AP Assessments and IB

AP is about memorization and does not require students to think critically.

International Baccalaureate assessments may include:

The latest research shows that covering more content in a short period of time produces longer lasting understanding.

Students tend to perform better on the SAT & ACT vs the AP assessments.

Often, students taking AP classes get so caught up in the technical aspect of learning that they may miss the basic.

Why are some top high schools replacing AP assessments with homegrown curriculum?

AP assessments were originally developed to grant students from top performing prep schools access to Ivy League schools