Pros and Cons of AP Gov/Econ

• Fewer students would be able to take the class because of its high math requirements, causing the class to possibly not be filled.

• The semester-long term of the class may not meet the requirements of all colleges, so the students may have to retake the class in college anyways.

• An advanced class may consist of primarily white, wealthier students.

• The workload brought by AP Econ would be stressful for the students.

• The rigid curriculum may exclude lessons on taxes, interest rates, and other popular topics.

• The AP environment of the class would go more in-depth and teach a more advanced version of the class for those who want it.

• AP classes only have students who are passionate and committed to the subject, so the environment of the class would be more serious.

• Students will have more class choices.

• The class will give college credits that can give an early head start to aspiring economics majors.

• Many students have requested the class.

Should Woodside Offer AP Gov/Econ?

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