AP
Subtitle: a critical examination of the advanced placement program
By: Philip M. Sadler, Gerhard Sonnert, Robert H. Tai, Kristin Klopfenstein, editors
Publisher: Harvard Education Press; Harvard Education PR
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9781934742556; 9781934742563
Subjects: Advanced placement programs (Education)
Other titles: Advanced placement
Description: Draws together the most recent and rigorous research on the strengths and weaknesses of the Advanced Placement program. Examines closely the differences between AP and other high school courses, as well as variations among AP courses. In-depth studies gauge the impact of AP coursework on student performance in college. Finally, researchers examine the use of AP information in college admissions. From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.