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Conradt, David – Political Science Teacher, 1989
Defends the grading of the advanced placement examinations in U.S. government and politics courses. Provides the criteria used for the selection of the readers. Points out among 27 readers in 1989, all had masters' degrees and 4 held doctorates in political science or international relations. Claims high school instructors in the program are…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Equivalency Tests, Political Science, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDickey, Edwin M. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1986
Two-hundred forty-seven students in AP Calculus BC classes in 15 schools were compared to 229 students in college calculus courses in nine colleges, using a testing instrument valid for both groups. The AP Calculus BC students achieved as well as, or better than, their college counterparts. (MNS)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Calculus, College Mathematics, Educational Research
