Maryland Ranks No. 1 in AP Tests Success

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ozzykile of IA 4:23AM October 19, 2009

Would like to know the ranking by states with the best public education system?

george j. Brown of MD 9:22PM April 02, 2009

Hello. I am a parent of 2....who would like to properly prepare my children for college. We currently live in WI and are considering a move to FL. After researching the schools down in FL.........I realized there is quite a difference between the two states approaches. This brought the question to mind.... Where so you find the most prepared students? Geographically. Midwest? South? etc..... (In general of course)
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Mary

Mary of WI 1:00PM March 02, 2009

Hello. I am a parent of 2....who would like to properly prepare my children for college. We currently live in WI and are considering a move to FL. After researching the schools down in FL.........I realized there is quite a difference between the two states approaches. This brought the question to mind.... Where so you find the most prepared students? Geographically. Midwest? South? etc..... (In general of course)
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Mary

Mary of WI 1:00PM March 02, 2009

you cannot lower NATIONAL standards in one state alone. the AP test is standardized nationally

Mark Ridgefield of MD 11:32PM February 17, 2009

Wisconsin has lowered its as well, AND changed some of the testing format in the past few years. This on top of dropping a requirement that students pass a state graduation test before a diploma would be granted. For years schools changing what they were doing in anticipation of this "graduation test," and just before it was to happen, the legislature realized they hadn't budgeted money for the test, so the requirement was dropped.

Mack of WI 1:44PM February 12, 2009

Just because you don't get a "3" or above doesn't mean you didn't pass. According to the College Board a "2" signifies that you are "possibly qualified", while a "3" signifies that you are "qualified." You should also do more research on what diplomas the College Board gives out and what percent of students who take the test receive the diplomas. I know from personal experience getting at least three "3's" on ap exams will qualify you for an "AP scholar award."

Carey of NY 6:32PM February 09, 2009

Based on my experience of having kids in school in Montgomery County, these results are not surprising. I would guess that the distribution across the state is not very even. I disagree with the comment above that MD has a terrible education system. If you are willing to take advantage of what is offered, then you can get a great education. But, it you want to just get by, then that is a different story. Finally, to Mario, the College Board sets the standards for AP Exams, not the states

Jane of MD 6:05PM February 09, 2009

The College Board sets the passing requirements and they are the same for the entire nation. Maryland couldnt have lowered them and Virginia couldnt have raised them, even if they wanted to do so. Maryland strongly encourages students to take the AP classes and the exams. They are aggressive in their efforts to make parents and students aware of the AP opportunities.

Jess of MD 5:59PM February 09, 2009

Pick it up Black America. I am tired of hearing excuses. Get your youth on the education wagon and help your kids focus on their classes and exams.
"None of the 50 states or D.C. has been able to close what the College Board calls the "equity and excellence" gap for these students. For example, in Alabama, where black students make up 32 percent of the state's student population, only 7 percent of the students who score a 3 on at least one AP exam are black."
This is a startling statistic that needs to be addressed by the leaders of these black education communities. Perhaps the black adults teaching them are failing in their jobs as teachers. I don't know. But this issue needs to be fixed, and soon.

Bill of MD 5:40PM February 09, 2009