<p>I know in places like (Georgia, Florida) lots of kids start school in the beg. of August. In the north most kids start after labor day. Wouldn't we (kids who start in August) have a chance at a 5 since we started the month before? I had the AP exam last week and now we just have a final in the class. We usually get out in May and not June too. Is it fair for kids who start a month later and who knows a month can be a difference between a 2 and 3.</p>
<p>As a Floridian, I think it is an advantage, but not a big one. We start around mid-late august and finish around late may or early june. We basically get 2-3 weeks more than you guys do, but I don’t think that’s as big a difference as the difference between a 2 and a 3 on an exam. If anything, we probably get a little more time to review or we can go at a slower pace, but that’s about it.</p>
<p>I think it also depends on your county. I know some people which started around August 14th and ended around May 19th. It could be an advantage.</p>
<p>Honestly, it is a huge advantage if used correctly. An extra month or even only an extra two weeks allows teachers to teach more, go in depth with a subject, teach at a slower pace, the stress of cramming isn’t as emminent, etc.
While I am biased because I attend a school that starts in Sept, I think it’s a valid, understandable one, haha. The only good thing is after AP testing, all we do is watch movies for a month until school ends late June.</p>
<p>See, I’m almost out of school lol. We haven’t even discussed the FRQ’s in my class. I agree with master 100%.</p>
<p>I also agree with master
however, at least from my experience, teacher also tend to procrastinate so either way, there would be cramming at the end
if use correctly, it CAN be a HUGE advantage but i don’t think it is because good teachers will go throuhg the material sufficiently in the given amount of time and bad teachers will procrastinate and still be…bad lol</p>
<p>It depends on the teacher.</p>