By Kaitlin Loss, Editorial Assistant
The number of students taking Advanced Placement exams has been rising from year to year. In 2010, just under two million students took over three million AP exams, up about 10% from 2009. The College Board, which sponsors the AP exam, offers thirty-four courses that, if a student scores high enough on the exam, can transfer over to college credit. Fifty-eight percent of students scored a 3 or better on their exams in 2010. The College Board boasts that Advanced Placement courses help students get a jump on college-level work and may help students qualify for scholarships.
And it's not just seniors who are taking these exams. Around 60% of students taking the exams in 2010 were at a grade level other than senior. That means students are beginning to think about and take college-level work earlier in their high school careers.
As publishers look to expand their offerings, AP textbooks and study guides are becoming a viable addition to the front list. Working with their college publishing colleagues, many school publishers are creating new AP titles that help college-bound students "hit the ground running." If you have not been to the College Board website, it is worth a few minutes to take a look at the courses for which publishers can create texts.
At PSG, we have experience working with our publishing clients to create Advanced Placement product. We have content experts who have written content, created assessment items, and edited and fact-checked AP content. If AP product is a part of your future publishing plans, be sure to give us a call for any resources you may need.
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