<p>They're screening this documentary in our school called "Race to Nowhere". Basically it's pointing out the flaws in our education system and how education is basically a competition. </p>
<p>Here's a video thing: YouTube</a> - Op-ed AP rev_012210.mov</p>
<p>So whatdya think? I disagree with the documentary. I mean yes, these AP courses are stressful and demanding, but they're beneficial. I think if we get used to working hard now, things will be easier for use in the future as opposed to taking everything easy now and being in a state of shock when you get thrown into the real world. </p>
<p>Anyways, what do you think? Do you think schools are too hard on us? That there's too much pressure to succeed? Comments?</p>
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<p>I think it’s hard to generalize for the schools overall. Some schools have AP classes that make university courses look easy; other schools have AP classes where everyone gets an “A” for the year and a 1 on the actual exam. The idea of AP exams is a good one; the execution of this idea is problematic. As for pressure…on CC, there is definitely a lot of pressure to succeed. In the real world…not so much. Just my opinion, though.</p>
<p>Depends on the AP course/school.</p>
<p>Some can be taught inexplicably well, others, not so much.
It has flaws, US Education has flaws.</p>
<p>It’d be great to have a President actually do something, and not worry about the political agenda. </p>
<p>IB Education not that great.</p>
<p>It looks gooooood I wanna see it</p>
<p>I just thought… were AP Classes equivalent to a Semester, or a year-long college course?</p>
<p>First results leads to CC… of course.</p>