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Having an Advanced Placement program in the high school creates a stronger academic press for the students and higher expectations for student achievement. The ability of the district to be successful in this effort is related to its willingness to train its teaching staff and to establish a more rigorous curriculum. The means and effectiveness levels for enrollment, percent taking exams, and percent earning eligibility college credit are established for populations of high school Juniors and Seniors nationwide enrolled in AP classes. Enrollment The enrollment of Juniors and Seniors in Advanced Placement courses achieves effectiveness.
Percent Taking AP Exams The percent of juniors and seniors who take one or more AP exam achieved the effectiveness level in 2000-01. Juniors and seniors taking the AP exams represent 4.10% of the total student population in grades 9-12.
Of the juniors and seniors enrolled in AP courses, 14.8% took one or more culminating exams at the end of the year. Percent Eligible for College Credit The percent of junior and senior AP test-takers who were eligible for college credit by earning a 3, 4 or 5 on one or more AP exam was 78.5% in 2000-01. This figure achieved the effectiveness level for the cohort of similar student populations.
Overall Discussion It is commendable that enrollment in AP courses, the number of students taking exams, and the number of students scoring a 3, 4 or 5 reach the effectiveness level in the Oxford School District. The data indicate that interest in AP courses is high, and further suggest that Oxford students can do well on the culminating exams. District personnel should consider encouraging more students-all those enrolled, preferably-to take the exams at the end of their AP courses.
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