*sigh* AP CHEM vs. AP BIO

FindAPlace
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:10:25 +0000

It’s a Faustian choice at our HS. Last year, 85% of the AP Chemistry students did not pass the AP exam (really poor when compared to other math/science AP tests) and much blame is placed on the teacher not being able to teach.

As for AP Bio, an educated parent I know heard the teacher making a presentation at a community meeting and wanting to ask a provocative question just to get a rise out of the teacher because her speaking style was so drawn out and boring.

To top it off, I just heard the AP Physics teacher is moving out of the area next year.

Things are not looking good for the HS science department.