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A Qualitative Exploration of the Facilitators and Barriers of Cognitive Engagement among Ninth-Grade Students in Accelerated Curricula
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Kai Zhuang Shum; Shannon M. Suldo; Elizabeth Shaunessy-Dedrick; Lindsey M. O'Brennan – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2024
In this study, we used an extreme case approach to examine the facilitators and barriers of cognitive engagement among freshmen in Advanced Placement (AP) or Pre-International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Twelve ninth-grade AP/IB students participated in semistructured interviews focused on cognitive engagement. After analyzing the data using a…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Placement, High School Freshmen, Grade 9
Advanced Placement: The Dual Challenge of Equal Access and Effectiveness
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Kolluri, Suneal – Review of Educational Research, 2018
The Advanced Placement (AP) program offers an opportunity for students to earn college credit and develop college-ready skills in high school. The curriculum was initially designed for "superior" students at exclusive private schools. Recently, however, the AP program has expanded to serve more students from marginalized backgrounds, and…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Placement, Equal Education, Access to Education
Equity in Austin Independent School District: District Summary of Equity Work and Action Steps for Improvement. Publication 16.11
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Hutchins, Shaun; Looby, Karen; Reach, Jacob – Online Submission, 2016
This report provides a summary of the district's gap analyses, Equity Self-Assessment Survey results, current research, and district action steps.
Descriptors: School Districts, Equal Education, Educational Improvement, Program Evaluation
Illinois Stakeholders' Perceptions of Advanced Placement® and Dual Credit Courses
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Wood, Glenn A. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Advanced Placement® and dual credit coursework have been associated with positive educational attainment outcomes for students and yet opportunity gaps exist for children to access these programs depending on the school they attend. The many benefits of Advanced Placement® and dual credit coursework for students make it necessary that any…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment
PSAT Component Scores as a Predictor of Success on AP Exam Performance for Diverse Students
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Richardson, Cristianne C.; Gonzalez, Alejandro; Leal, Lonnie; Castillo, Mary Z.; Carman, Carol A. – Education and Urban Society, 2016
While studies have shown the positive effect of the Advanced Placement (AP) program on college readiness, there are still barriers preventing minority and low socioeconomic status (SES) students who possess high academic potential from participating in the opportunity that AP courses offer. One tool that could help identify students for…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Achievement Tests, Scores, Multiple Regression Analysis
Policy to Practice: A Case Study of Advanced Placement Open Enrollment Programs in New Mexico
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McIlroy, Ann Lynn – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This case study explored Advanced Placement open enrollment programs in New Mexico in an attempt to identify mechanisms embedded within the implementation practices which possibly prevent the equitable enrollment of students of color. Advanced Placement (AP) courses have become a gate-keeper in competitive college admissions. Therefore, a study of…
Descriptors: American Indians, Data Analysis, Advanced Placement, College Admission
Administrator Perspectives of Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities for Michigan High School Students
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Wozniak, Carl – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Administrator perspectives regarding current and potential increased participation in post-secondary educational opportunities by Michigan high school students were explored in this descriptive quantitative study. Targeted concerns included current institutional levels of involvement, personal knowledge concerning program rules and regulations,…
Descriptors: Funding Formulas, High Schools, Advanced Placement, Eligibility