The Advanced Placement American History Examination: How Has It Changed?.

Henry, Michael S.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Advanced Placement American History Examination: How Has It Changed?

Henry, Michael S.

Social Studies, v78 n4 p159-62 Jul-Aug 1987

Describes the Advanced Placement U.S. history program which allows students to earn college credit by taking a standardized test while still in high school. Reviews procedures for selection of multiple choice questions on this test from 1960-1984. States that multiple choice type questions on this test have changed since 1960, but not dramatically. (BR)

Descriptors: Advanced Placement, College Entrance Examinations, Educational Trends, History Instruction, Multiple Choice Tests, Secondary Education, Test Selection

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Advanced Placement Examinations (CEEB)

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