AP Equity & Access Flashcards
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A school serving a majority low-income community has high AP enrollment but a low exam participation rate. What is the most likely equity-related barrier?
Answer: Students cannot afford exam fees and are not informed about available fee reductions
Cost is a documented barrier to AP exam participation for low-income students, and many eligible families are unaware of available fee reductions.
Which of the following best distinguishes 'equality' from 'equity' in the context of AP instruction?
Answer: Equality gives every student the same resources; equity gives every student what they need to succeed
Equality provides identical resources to all, while equity recognizes that students have different needs and provides differentiated support to ensure equal opportunity for success.
A transgender student in AP Psychology reports feeling excluded by the course's unit on gender. What is the most equity-aligned teacher response?
Answer: Supplement College Board materials with peer-reviewed research that includes diverse gender identities and acknowledge the student's experience
Equity-aligned instruction acknowledges and includes students' identities by supplementing standardized curricula with inclusive, research-based perspectives.
A school introduces a mandatory AP for All initiative, enrolling all 10th graders in AP World History. Which equity principle does this most directly implement?
Answer: Proactive universal access to advanced coursework
Mandatory AP enrollment for all students removes self-selection and counselor-gatekeeping barriers, directly implementing universal access as an equity strategy.
According to College Board guidelines, what must a school do if it offers an AP course?
Answer: Submit the syllabus for College Board audit to ensure it meets the AP course description
College Board requires that AP course syllabi be audited and approved to ensure that the course meets the rigor and content standards of the AP course description.
A student with a chronic illness frequently misses AP class. Which equity-centered approach should the teacher take?
Answer: Collaborate with the student, family, and support staff to create a flexible plan that maintains AP access
Equity requires flexible, individualized plans that maintain high academic access for students facing health or other non-academic barriers.
Which College Board initiative specifically provides funding and professional development to expand AP access in schools that serve underrepresented student populations?
Answer: AP Access and Equity Initiative (formerly AP Equity and Excellence)
The College Board's AP Access and Equity Initiative provides grants and professional learning to schools working to diversify AP enrollment and improve outcomes for underrepresented students.