AP Equity & Access Flashcards
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Research on the 'AP opportunity gap' most commonly refers to which disparity?
Answer: Unequal access to AP courses across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic groups
The AP opportunity gap describes how access to AP courses is not equitably distributed across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines.
A first-generation college student in AP English is unfamiliar with the college application process. Which equity-aligned practice should the AP teacher incorporate?
Answer: Integrate college knowledge (terminology, processes, expectations) into course discussions
Embedding college knowledge into AP instruction supports first-generation students who may lack access to college-going cultural capital outside of school.
Which data source does College Board provide to help schools identify students with AP potential who have not yet enrolled?
Answer: AP Potential reports based on PSAT/NMSQT scores
AP Potential uses PSAT/NMSQT data to predict which students are likely to earn a 3 or higher on AP exams, helping schools proactively recruit underrepresented students.
A student from a low-income family is concerned about the $98 AP exam fee. Which fee reduction is currently available through College Board?
Answer: Low-income students may receive a College Board fee reduction, with additional state and school subsidies possible
College Board provides a fee reduction for eligible low-income students, and additional subsidies may be available through state programs or school funds.
An AP Biology teacher uses only European scientists as examples throughout the course. Which equity principle is being violated?
Answer: Culturally responsive pedagogy
Culturally responsive pedagogy requires that curriculum reflect the diverse contributions and identities of all students, not just dominant-culture figures.
What is the primary purpose of the College Board's AP African American Studies course in the context of equity?
Answer: To expand the AP portfolio with rigorous content that centers underrepresented histories and perspectives
AP African American Studies expands the AP curriculum to include rigorous academic content centered on African American history and culture, addressing a historic gap in representation.
A student qualifies for a 504 plan but not an IEP. Can this student receive AP exam accommodations?
Answer: Yes, students with 504 plans are eligible for AP exam accommodations through the SSD process
Students with 504 plans documenting a disability that substantially limits a major life activity are eligible to apply for AP exam accommodations through College Board's SSD process.