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THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM IN PENNSYLVANIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Liekar, Chriistine Y. (2012) THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM IN PENNSYLVANIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Since the time of Sputnik, American educators and policymakers have recognized the need to raise expectations by increasing rigor in high schools across the United States. Copious studies attest to the fact that students who take Advanced Placement coursework experience success in college (Adelman, 1999; Camara, 2003; College Board, 2005; Dougherty, Chrys, Mellor, Lynn, & Jian, 2006; Geiser & Santelices, 2004; Klopfenstein & Thomas, 2005; Morgan & Ramist, 1998; National Association of National Secondary School Principals, 2004; The National High School Alliance, 2006; The No Child Left Behind Act, 2002; PL107-110, 2001). Performing well on an Advanced Placement exam means more than just accomplishing college-level work; it is a pathway to success in college.
With the acceptance of the Advanced Placement Program as an instrument of rigor by teachers and administrators in secondary education and higher education, alike, the purpose of this research study was to aggregate and examine data available in public documents pertaining to the Advanced Placement Program in Pennsylvania. This study is meant to present a picture of where we, as a state, are now. It is meant to be a prelude, a preface to a more complete story in the years to come.

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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Liekar, Chriistine Y.liekarc@sparksd.org
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairKerr, Mary Margaretmmkerr@pitt.eduMMKERR
Committee MemberTrovato, Charlenetrovato@pitt.eduTROVATO
Committee MemberSutin, Stewartsutins@pitt.eduSUTINS
Committee MemberKirk, Diane L.DLK31@pitt.eduDLK31
Date: 6 June 2012
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 29 March 2012
Approval Date: 6 June 2012
Submission Date: 16 April 2012
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 135
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies
Degree: EdD - Doctor of Education
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: Advanced Placement, Secondary Education, Standardized Testing
Date Deposited: 06 Jun 2012 18:49
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 13:57
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/11844

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