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AP Classes Are a Scam

AP Classes Are a Scam | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
The College Board earns over half of all its revenues from the courses -- and, in an uncertain environment, students keep being suckered.

There have certainly been articles that discuss the Advanced Placement Program that many high schools offer. This article from the Atlantic provides a variety of reasons why some believe that AP tests are a scam. The discussion that follows has comments from teachers, parents, students (and others interested in the topic) and have a range of opinions.

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The Rise of the AP [INFOGRAPHIC] | Teach.com

The Rise of the AP [INFOGRAPHIC] | Teach.com | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

...an infographic that highlights the progress made within AP curricula over the past decade. Our graphic, “The Rise of the AP,” shares information and statistics from theCollege Board’s 8th Annual “AP Report to the Nation.”

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