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| − | Due to school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, the AP exam format was temporarily changed to allow the test to be taken virtually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students/taking-ap-exams/ap-exam-schedule|title=2020 AP Exam Schedule and Information|publisher=College Board|accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> However, because the new temporary tests were significantly shorter, the ability of these exams to accurately reflect the student's understanding of a course has been contested. | + | Due to school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, the AP exam format was temporarily changed to allow the test to be taken virtually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students/taking-ap-exams/ap-exam-schedule|title=2020 AP Exam Schedule and Information|publisher=College Board|accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> However, because the new temporary tests were significantly shorter, the ability of these exams to accurately reflect the student's understanding of a course has been contested.{{citation needed}} |
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Revision as of 18:51, 2 September 2021
The Advanced Placement examinations (AP exams) are an annual occurrence at many high schools in the US, including Gunn High School.[1] The AP exams are an important component of Gunn culture[citation needed] to demonstrate one's proficiency to colleges and possibly gain college credit,[2] which can be used to reduce tuition fees.
Structure
The structure of AP exams vary significantly depending on the subject of the exam.[3] Most exams have multiple choice and free response sections, usually taking 2–3 hours.[3]
Due to school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, the AP exam format was temporarily changed to allow the test to be taken virtually.[4] However, because the new temporary tests were significantly shorter, the ability of these exams to accurately reflect the student's understanding of a course has been contested.[citation needed]
Registration
At Gunn, registration is only accepted from PAUSD students due to space constraints, especially with COVID.[5]
Payment for the exams is done through Total Registration. However, students who are taking the corresponding AP course must also enroll on AP Classroom.[5] Teachers may use AP Classroom to provide resources to students as practice in-class or out of class.
External Links
References
- ↑ AP Around the World. College Board. Retrieved on October 16, 2020.
- ↑ Will Zuberbuhler. Should I take AP tests?. CollegeXpress. Retrieved on October 16, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Exam Timing and Structure (English). College Board. Retrieved on October 16, 2020.
- ↑ 2020 AP Exam Schedule and Information. College Board. Retrieved on October 16, 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 AP Exams 20-21 (English). PAUSD (2020). Retrieved on October 16, 2020.