AP Exam Results, 2008-09

It was another year of great results from Ignatius students on the AP exam. I was particularly proud of my students performance, which broke down this way. The highest possible score is a 5, with a score of 3 or higher considered "passing:"


Mr. Pecot's AP US History Scores

Score	% of my students earning this score	% of SIHS students earning this score	National Average*
5	28% (13 of 46)	26% (35 of 135)	8.5%
4	46% (21 of 46)	38% (51 of 135)	18.2%
3	17% (8 of 46)	23% (31 of 135)	21.4%
2	9% (4 of 46)	13% (17 of 135)	25.4%
1	0%	1% (1 of 135)	26.5%
% Passing	91%	87%	48%
% 4 or higher	74%	64%	26.7%

* Grade distributions for the 2009 exam are not yet available. Figures based on the 2008 exam results.

Another way of looking at the data:

As a teacher, I can't take any credit, other than creating the challenges for students. Ultimately, their success is a result of their hardwork. As I point out at the beginning of every school year: I'm just a cartographer. I make the map...it's their choice whether to follow it or take a short cut.

Great work, gentlemen!