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Description:With an annual yearly growth rate of 9.3 percent over the last two decades, Advanced Placement courses have become a juggernaut in American high school education. AP courses are routinely perceivedas an indicator of educational rigor, and many schools push to enroll low-income or minority students in these courses in the hope of preparing them for success in college-level courses.This rapid expansion of AP courses raises important questions. What are the advantages and disadvantages of courses geared toward the AP exams? How well do AP courses prepare students for college-level work or predict students success in college? Should colleges award credit for AP courses? Is the AP program a cost-effective tool for closing the gap between students in privileged and struggling communities?This volume draws together the most recent and rigorous research on the strengths and weaknesses of the Advanced Placement program. It examines closely the differences between AP and other high school courses, as well as variations among AP courses. In-depth studies gauge the impact of AP coursework on student performance in college. Finally, researchers examine the use of AP information in college admissions.Taken together, these studies present a comprehensive picture of the history, impact, and future of the Advanced Placement program.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with AP: A Critical Examination of the Advanced Placement Program. To get started finding AP: A Critical Examination of the Advanced Placement Program, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: With an annual yearly growth rate of 9.3 percent over the last two decades, Advanced Placement courses have become a juggernaut in American high school education. AP courses are routinely perceivedas an indicator of educational rigor, and many schools push to enroll low-income or minority students in these courses in the hope of preparing them for success in college-level courses.This rapid expansion of AP courses raises important questions. What are the advantages and disadvantages of courses geared toward the AP exams? How well do AP courses prepare students for college-level work or predict students success in college? Should colleges award credit for AP courses? Is the AP program a cost-effective tool for closing the gap between students in privileged and struggling communities?This volume draws together the most recent and rigorous research on the strengths and weaknesses of the Advanced Placement program. It examines closely the differences between AP and other high school courses, as well as variations among AP courses. In-depth studies gauge the impact of AP coursework on student performance in college. Finally, researchers examine the use of AP information in college admissions.Taken together, these studies present a comprehensive picture of the history, impact, and future of the Advanced Placement program.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with AP: A Critical Examination of the Advanced Placement Program. To get started finding AP: A Critical Examination of the Advanced Placement Program, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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