Texas: More students taking AP exams, improving scores

Katherine Cromer Brock:

The number of students taking Advanced Placement tests increased almost 10 percent between 2006 and 2007, according to information released Thursday by the Texas Education Agency.

In addition, 52 percent of students who took the test are minorities, compared with 45 percent five years ago. Nationally, 35 percent of test-takers are minorities.

Not only has participation in the AP program increased, but performance has also improved significantly.

Students at most high schools have the option of taking AP classes. They take exams at the end of the course and are given a score of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest. Most colleges and universities award credit for AP scores of 3 or higher. In 2006, 51.4 percent of tests scored at 3 or higher. In 2007, that number increased to nearly 53 percent.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at September 16, 2007 12:00 AM
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