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!

Almost Here

Well, it's that time of the year again. Faculty meeting on Wednesday. Orientation Thursday and Friday. Then, it's game on. I've gotten an earlier start than normal this year and have been preparing a new and improved website, as well as this blog. We'll see how it goes!