February 4, 2005

College Board Announces Plans to Revamp Advanced Placement Courses and Tests

By ERIC HOOVER

College Board officials announced last week that they plan to improve their Advanced Placement courses and tests to promote deeper understanding of academic subjects among students.

The nonprofit group, which administers AP tests, said it would seek input from college professors and high-school teachers to enhance the popular college-level courses.

That process has already begun with the AP biology program.

Walt Jimenez, director of curriculum and assessment for the AP

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