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Education Next
Coverage of Education Next in the Nexus archive.
- Settling Scores: Experts Debate Why AP Performance Has Soared
AP test scores have risen significantly in recent years, with notable increases in Chemistry, United States Government and Politics, and U.S. History. The College Board introduced a new scoring methodology in 2022 to reduce volatility and align with university standards, but critics argue it has lowered test difficulty. College Board officials defend the changes, claiming previous scoring panels set overly strict benchmarks.