Progress toward Excellence in Education: The Advanced Placement Program in SREB States

Outcomes of an Advanced Placement Program that has been implemented in 15 southern states to improve student achievement are examined in this report. The program gives students the opportunity to take college-level courses for college credit, dependent upon passing the Advanced Placement Examination...

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Published inRegional Spotlight
Main Author Burke, Jennifer D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Southern Regional Education Board 01.10.1989
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Acceleration (Education)
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Programs
College Bound Students
Educational Attainment
Elementary Secondary Education
Program Evaluation
United States (South)
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Summary:Outcomes of an Advanced Placement Program that has been implemented in 15 southern states to improve student achievement are examined in this report. The program gives students the opportunity to take college-level courses for college credit, dependent upon passing the Advanced Placement Examination. Following a description of the program and its growth throughout the region, state initiatives that have contributed to its success are described. Analysis of 1988 Advanced Placement Examination scores indicates that three states surpassed the national average, three states surpassed the regional average, and the numbers of minority students passing the examination increased significantly. Steady regional growth of the program suggests that public schools are making measurable progress in improving academic achievement. Three tables and one figure are included. (LMI)