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LeBeau, Brandon; Assouline, Susan G.; Lupkowski-Shoplik, Ann; Mahatmya, Duhita – Roeper Review, 2020
Although recognized as a highly effective subject-acceleration intervention, accessibility of Advanced Placement (AP) coursework is not equally available to all students. This lack of access may contribute to documented disparities in AP participation between rural schools and their urban and suburban counterparts. The current study explores the…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Acceleration (Education), Access to Education, Equal Education
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Sayler, Michael F. – Roeper Review, 2015
The University of North Texas's Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science began admitting students to its 2-year early college entrance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program in the fall of 1988. This program provided accelerated entry for top students in Texas in the areas of mathematics and science. Approximately 200…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Educational Opportunities, Educational Development, Career Academies
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Kim, Mihyeon – Roeper Review, 2011
The intent of this study was to present information about high-achieving students' career decision making associated with thinking styles. We gathered data from two International Baccalaureate (IB) programs and a Governor's School Program with a sample of 209 high-school students. The findings of this study demonstrated that the effect of program…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Liberal Arts, High Achievement, Career Choice
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Foust, Regan Clark; Hertberg-Davis, Holly; Callahan, Carolyn M. – Roeper Review, 2008
The gifted can suffer from too many demands on their time and attention. This qualitative study tested the theory that advanced placement (AP) and international baccalaureate (IB) participants may feel forced to choose between academic success and social acceptance. The results, however, did not support the theory. Not only did gifted students not…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Academically Gifted, Advanced Placement Programs, Academic Achievement