Experiences of Schools
CTM Online program at Gymnasium PORG and New PORG
Coordinator: prof. Jakub Haláček
Our school is very academically demanding. Few students have time for additional academic work. This is why only our best students take CTM Online courses. They are students who are looking for an even more demanding academic challenge. They are allowed to choose AP courses as electives. Their assessment is based on the results in the course.
For me, as the school coordinator, the demanding time is about a month before the registration deadline because many of our students are interested in AP courses.
During the school year, coordination can be managed easily. It not too administratively demanding. Perhaps more challenging was the first year when introducing CTM Online to our students and learning how the program works.
Program Benefits for Students: Students can study at their own pace and according to their own needs; they can deepen their knowledge to a level that goes beyond high school; and they can better orient themselves to what they want to do in the future and which school to choose for further study. They take AP Exams and receive AP certificates. This helps them in the admission procedures for universities abroad. Their success raises the prestige of our school.
A major advantage of the courses is their tremendous variety, which no school can ever cover. Moreover, many courses (e.g., Life Sciences) are perfect for younger children. Most of the time, they get completely absorbed. CTM Online courses foster passion for knowledge and typically improve students’ academic performance. It helps older students plan, manage their time, and study efficiently.
CTM Online Program at Gymnasium Arabská, Praha
Coordinator: prof. Lenka Veselá
For students interested in CTM Online courses, we organize an information meeting that is attended by representatives of our school, CTM, and students who already have had experience in taking CTM Online courses.
Students taking CTM Online courses can apply for an individual education program. Students who take CTM Online courses are recognized at the end-of-school-year ceremony when they are handed their completion certificates. In the courses, students learn independent problem solving; working with diverse information sources; leading discussions; articulating and presenting their work; and gaining new perspectives. These are skills they will use, for example, on the graduation exam.
In the 2015-16 school year, our school received financial support for our students from a Foundation “Path to Education”.
Benefits of the program to our school: It coordinates support for talented students, and provides access to CTM and the College Board.
CTM Online Program at Gymnasium Jana Palacha, Praha
Coordinator: prof. Anna Koktová
Students taking CTM Online AP courses on CTM Online have Fridays to devote to their online studies. Fridays at our school are designated for optional seminars. Our teachers accommodate students if there is a conflicting deadline. Our school encourages students to study above and beyond the standard school curricula, like in AP courses and other educational activities. We try to help gifted children fully develop their talents. For students taking other CTM courses, our teachers are ready to help and advice if needed.