A study of a Tennessee pilot program designed to increase student enrollment and success in Advanced Placement courses reports mixed results in the program’s first two years.
The 2013 state law establishing the program mandated the Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability study.
Lawmakers allocated $200,000 to pay AP exam costs during the 2013 - 2014 and 2014 - 2015 school years. 16 high schools participated with the aim of increasing enrollment, exam participation and success.
The study found AP course enrollment was lower compared to the previous two years. The percentage of students who passing the exam declined, but the number of exams with passing scores was slightly higher.
The Comptroller's evaluation was stipulated by the passing of the law.
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