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Peer reviewedErekson, Thomas; Shumway, Steven – Technology Teacher, 2002
Describes the technology education provisions of the Advanced Placement Program and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Suggests strategies to move technology education into the college prep arena. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College Preparation, International Baccalaureate, International Education
Download full textMorel-Seytoux, Sylvie – Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, 2009
The Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center (AMEPAC) is a policy center of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education. AMEPAC's mission is to stimulate, through studies, statewide discussion, and debate, constructive improvement of Arizona minority students' early awareness, access, and achievement throughout the educational…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Graduation Rate, Dropout Rate, American Indians
Direct linkJames, Kieran – Journal of Research in International Education, 2007
This article outlines a study conducted in Finland and Portugal into the reasons why International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) students choose particular Experimental Science (Group 4) subjects. Its findings suggest that interest, enjoyment, university course and career requirements have most influence on students' choices.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Organizations, Performance Factors, Influences
Blackwell, Deborah L.; Pisani, Jana S.; Pisani, Michael J. – Teacher Education and Practice, 2007
In the year 2000, the Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System teamed up to create an initiative called the University Faculty Fellows Program. Spearheaded by Texas A&M International University in Laredo, the program paired up faculty from the university with area Advanced Placement (AP) teachers in a variety of…
Descriptors: High School Students, Partnerships in Education, Advanced Placement Programs, Professional Development Schools
Peer reviewedJones, Chancey O.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Changes in the Advanced Placement calculus examinations are discussed and the questions used in the 1973 tests are reprinted. (SD)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Calculus, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education
Ferrin, Richard I.; Willingham, Warren W. – 1970
The purpose of this study was to determine to what extent colleges recognize college-level achievement acquired in nontraditional ways, their purposes for such recognition, the mechanisms they use, and the manner in which they handle course exemption and credit. The results were based on responses to a survey from a representative group of 141…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, College Credits
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. – 1969
The College Entrance Examination Board's advanced placement course in European history is described in this pamphlet. Briefly discussed are suggested instructional materials, the scope and content of the course, and the desired achievements of the students. Sample multiple-choice and essay questions from the examination for the course are…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Course Objectives, Course Organization
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. – 1972
The Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board provides a practical way for schools and colleges to create and use common definitions of college-level courses, which, when completed in secondary school, prepare students for advanced study at college. In each field committees of examiners write course descriptions and…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Students
Mace, Scott – InfoWorld, 1984
Several major universities are not granting academic credit to students who pass the College Board's Advanced Placement Test in Computer Science. Issues related to this trend and to the teaching of computer science in high schools and in colleges are explored. (JN)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Educational Trends
PDF pending restorationMinnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul. – 2000
This guide is designed to help Minnesota high school students in their educational planning by describing the policies of colleges and universities in Minnesota regarding college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations in high school. The AP policies of most Minnesota institutions of higher learning are represented in this guide.…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, College Credits, High School Students
Peer reviewedMenduke, Hyman; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1972
Authors feel the accelerated program has been a factor in attracting gifted young people into medicine. (Author)
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Students
Peer reviewedDickens, Roderick S. – Physics Teacher, 1971
Describes the development of a high school physics curriculum from a small course to a large program involving general and advanced first year courses and an advanced placement program. Recruiting of students and curriculum revisions are also discussed. (TS)
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement Programs, Curriculum Development, General Education
Peer reviewedBurnham, Paul S.; Hewitt, Benjamin A. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1971
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration, Advanced Placement Programs, College Credits
Lockerbie, D. Bruce – Coll Board Rev, 1970
Urges freshmen placement examinations for efficient matching of student abilities with course requirements. (IR)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College Freshmen, School Counseling, Secondary Schools
Gillespie, Sherry J. – Phys Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Evaluation Methods, Physics, Secondary School Science
