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The Advanced Placement Program: Access to Excellence.
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Curry, Wade; MacDonald, Walt; Morgan, Rick – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1999
In this article, the Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Board is described. It discusses the quality and standards for AP classes and examines the success of AP students, AP Scholar Awards, and resources for information on the AP program. A list of AP subjects and examinations is provided. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Education, Academic Standards, Academically Gifted
Is a 3 a C?: The Reliability of the Advanced Placement United States History Test for College Credit.
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Hyser, Raymond M. – History Teacher, 1999
Explores the development of the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. history test and reviews its grading process for consistency and fairness. Examines the efforts taken to ensure compatibility with college-level U.S. history survey courses. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, Equivalency Tests, Grading
The Special Role of the AP European History Course.
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Hill, James – History Teacher, 1999
Discusses the debates concerning (1) content and process in social studies and history and (2) testing and standards in California, noting that Advanced Placement (AP) courses demand a high scholarly standard. Focuses on the AP European history course and examination, addressing history as interpretation, teaching analytical essay writing, and AP…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Equivalency Tests, European History, Historical Interpretation