The College Board recently announced that they will stop deducting points on AP exams for missed multiple choice questions, read about the policy change here. Beginning in May 2011, students will receive 1 point for each correct answer and 0 points for incorrect answer. Here’s the new policy from the College Board’s website: Beginning with [...]
Aug
17
2010
17
2010
Jun
5
2010
5
2010
iPads as an educational tool?
I read of a couple of private schools evaluating using iPads as a possible textbook replacement tool, Reading, writing, and iPads and Lafayette’s Alexander Dawson School swapping books for iPads. Both articles mention some benefits: Text books are much cheaper in electronic format, about a third the cost of a traditional text book. They are [...]
Mar
2
2010
2
2010
Preparation is Key for High Stakes AP Exams
Students have a lot riding on the AP exams. Most students see the Advanced Placement exams as a way to impress colleges, when in reality they can end up saving the student/family thousands in tuition. If a student scores well on their exam they may qualify for credit in college. With the rising cost of tuition, this [...]
Feb
26
2010
26
2010
Paying for the AP Exams, Who Should Carry the Burden?
At approximately $86.00 per exam (fees vary by state, district and school), the AP exams are not cheap and with some students taking several exams the bill for the exams quickly adds up. States and school’s handle these fees in various ways, with most requiring the student to pay a large portion if not all [...]
Feb
17
2010
17
2010
Revision of the AP Program, Good or Bad?
I recently read an article in the Washington Post by Jay Matthews, New, deeper AP Program, that discusses the College Board’s plan to revise several AP curriculum. Here’s a quote from the article. The revised AP courses, beginning with biology, will put more emphasis on conceptual understanding and cut back on memorizing content, the designers [...]