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Direct linkConforti, Peter; Sanchez, Jonell; McClarty, Katie Larsen – Pearson, 2014
In the past decade, developmental education has come under increased examination by stakeholders. Founded as an avenue for learners with academic deficits to meet educational goals, developmental education has helped many students. However, many more learners fail to succeed due to institutionalized difficulties, chief of which is a no-credit…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Literature Reviews, Educational History, Barriers
Download full textAtkinson, Richard C.; Geiser, Saul – Center for Studies in Higher Education, 2009
Standardized testing for college admissions has grown exponentially since the first administration of the old "College Boards" in 1901. This paper surveys major developments since then: the introduction of the "Scholastic Aptitude Test" in 1926, designed to tap students' general analytic ability; E.F. Lindquist's creation of…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Testing
Peer reviewedMixon, Jason; Stuart, Jerry – International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 2009
In an effort to answer the "Educational Call to Arms", our national public schools have turned to Advanced Placement (AP) courses as the predominate vehicle used to address the lack of academic rigor in our public high schools. Advanced Placement is believed by many to provide students with the rigor and work ethic necessary to…
Descriptors: Public Schools, High Schools, Advanced Placement Programs, Literature Reviews
