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Peer reviewedSerow, Ann G. – Social Studies, 1986
This article notes that the May 1987 release of the College Board's advanced placement exam in American government gives high school social studies departments good reason to reassess and improve their advanced placement programs. It shows how Alexis de Toqueville's classic 1935 work, "Democracy in America," may be used as a central…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Advanced Placement, Citizenship, Civics
Peer reviewedCrouse, James; Trusheim, Dale – Public Interest, 1988
Argues that the Scholastic Aptitude Test is unnecessary. Advocates the coordinated development of achievement tests and high school curricula based on the College Board's Advanced Placement Program and Project Equality. (FMW)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Curriculum Development
Download full textMorgan, George A. – 1972
The effects of a new curriculum, introduced at Hiram College in 1969, which emphasized interdisciplinary studies, increased freedom and responsibility, and eliminated traditional graduation requirements in favor of nondepartmental courses, more electives, and more individual faculty attention for freshman, were studied. The research strategy was…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Tests, College Freshmen, College Students
