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"Quo Vadis Racial Disparities?" Trend Analysis of the Participation and Top Achievement in Advanced Placement Computer Science Exams
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Kadir Bahar; Erdogan Kaya; Xiaolu Zhang; Eter Mjavanadze – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2023
This study explores the direction and magnitude of racial disparities on three advanced placement (AP) computer science (CS) exams, namely AP CS Principles, AP CS A, and AP CS AB, based on the test scores of more than one million students who have taken AP CS exams between 1997 and 2020. Using Mann-Kendall test and Sen's slope procedures we found…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Trend Analysis, Academic Achievement, High Achievement
Research on the Academic Benefits of the Advanced Placement Program: Taking Stock and Looking Forward
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Warne, Russell T. – SAGE Open, 2017
With more than 3 million participants per year, the Advanced Placement (AP) program is one of the most popular programs in the United States for exposing high-achieving high school students to advanced academic content. Sponsored by the College Board, the AP program provides a framework in which high school teachers can teach introductory…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Program Effectiveness, High School Students, College Credits
The Numbers Game: History in the Schools.
Thomas, Jeffrey – Humanities, 1991
Presents results of a survey of high school history teachers which shows that advanced placement teachers are more likely to have a master's degree. Reports that such teachers are more academically demanding than general enrollment history teachers. Emphasizes the importance of adequate history preparation in teacher accreditation programs. (DK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Educational Objectives, High Schools, Higher Education
The Limits and Possibilities of Tracking: Some Evidence from Taiwan.
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Broaded, C. Montgomery – Sociology of Education, 1997
Uses a survey of educational attainment in urban Taiwan to explore the effects of ability grouping. Argues that because of the nature of educational institutionalization in Taiwan (universal basic education, a national curriculum, entrance examinations governing access to postcompulsory schooling) tracking reduces rather than accentuates the…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Advanced Placement, Cultural Background, Cultural Influences
Breaking through the A Level Effect: A First-year Tutorial in Student Self-Reflection.
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Bryson, John R. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1997
Identifies the A level as an advanced placement examination given to high school students in the United Kingdom. Discusses the dichotomy between the A level students' knowledge of geography (dependent upon rote memorization) and the requirements of university geography (critical thinking and application). Recommends the adoption of reflective…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Advanced Placement, College Freshmen, Critical Thinking
Values Inherent in Qualitative Assessment of Secondary Studio Art in North America: Advanced Placement, Arts PROPEL, and International Baccalaureate.
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Blaikie, Fiona – Studies in Art Education, 1994
Examines values inherent in qualitative assessment techniques of studio art programs in high schools. Focusing on advanced placement, Arts PROPEL, and International Baccalaureate programs, data were generated from criteria for assessment as outlined in the literature and curriculum materials. Identifies common themes and differences and includes…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Students, Art Education