| My three children each attended a different hs, so I got to note first hand that an AP class at one school can bear absolutely no resemblance to the supposedly identical class at another school.
Oldest d had a demanding AP USH teacher - constantly quizing over reading material, comprehensive tests, incessant writing practice. A's in the class were few and far between, but 5's on the AP are standard.
Youngest d had a teacher who knew the material and gave interesting lectures. Minimal quizzes, tests, and writing practice - although A's were not the norm as the quizzes and tests were hard. However, the students were less prepared because IMO they didn't have that CONSTANT PRACTICE through quizzes/tests and writing. 3's, 4's, and 5's on the AP are the norm for this teacher.
I would be leary of an easy A in any AP class. |