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Bickel, Robert – Spectrum, 1986
Data from Florida high schools indicate that the original purpose of student acceleration, to accomplish traditional academic objectives faster, has shifted toward curricular increahment. Discussion and tables illustrate how advanced placement, dual enrollment, and early admission have evolved during the 1978-84 years. (5 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Advanced Placement Programs, College School Cooperation, Dual Enrollment
Peer reviewedHenry, Michael S. – Social Education, 1994
Reports on a study of the free response essays in the Advance Placement U.S. history test from 1963-92. Asserts that there were four significant transition years: 1964, 1965, 1973, and 1976 and predicts another in 1994. Presents data indicating trends toward social history, cultural pluralism, and economic/business topics. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Advanced Placement Programs, Cultural Differences, Educational Change
Peer reviewedBlaikie, Fiona – Studies in Art Education, 1994
Examines values inherent in qualitative assessment techniques of studio art programs in high schools. Focusing on advanced placement, Arts PROPEL, and International Baccalaureate programs, data were generated from criteria for assessment as outlined in the literature and curriculum materials. Identifies common themes and differences and includes…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Students, Art Education
Grossman, Pam; And Others – 1985
Curricular changes among 20 public comprehensive high schools in California from 1982-83 to 1984-85 were analyzed. This report focuses primarily on changes in advanced placement courses in sample schools; it is accompanied by a discussion of policy implications and tables of demographic and course section data. The researchers discovered a…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research
Download full textEducational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. Policy Information Center. – 1993
Performance assessment, constructed-response, and authentic assessment are topics of current interest in educational testing and reform. This workbook presents the following articles on educational assessment to highlight work being done in this area: (1) "Aquarium Problem and Teacher Guidelines: New Standards Project" (University of…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Cognitive Tests, Constructed Response, Educational Assessment
Brown, Patricia R.; Amsler, Mary – Policy Briefs, 1992
This newsletter issue focuses on the directions school/college partnerships need to take if they are to contribute to a genuine reform of American education. It begins by explaining what each sector gains, then briefly describes current models, and highlights programs that can serve as guideposts. It concludes with a discussion of how policymakers…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College School Cooperation, Colleges, Dropout Prevention
