AP AP Program Administration 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the College Board's recommended prerequisite policy for AP courses?
- Open enrollment with support systems for all interested students (Correct answer)
- Strict GPA requirements for admission to AP courses
- Teacher recommendation as the sole criterion
- Mandatory entrance exam scores above the 90th percentile
Correct answer: Open enrollment with support systems for all interested students
The College Board advocates for open enrollment policies, encouraging schools to make AP courses accessible to all motivated students while providing appropriate support systems.
Question 2: What is the AP Course Audit process?
- A review by the College Board to ensure courses meet AP curricular requirements (Correct answer)
- An annual financial audit of AP program spending
- A student evaluation of teacher effectiveness
- A state-level review of school accreditation
Correct answer: A review by the College Board to ensure courses meet AP curricular requirements
The AP Course Audit requires teachers to submit syllabi demonstrating that their courses meet College Board curricular requirements, ensuring consistency across AP programs nationwide.
Question 3: Which AP score is generally considered the minimum for college credit at most U.S. institutions?
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 5
- 2
Correct answer: 3
Most U.S. colleges and universities award credit or placement for AP scores of 3 or higher, though selective institutions may require 4 or 5.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the AP Potential tool?
- To identify students likely to succeed in AP courses based on PSAT/SAT data (Correct answer)
- To predict a student's exact AP exam score
- To determine teacher effectiveness ratings
- To allocate funding for AP programs
Correct answer: To identify students likely to succeed in AP courses based on PSAT/SAT data
AP Potential uses PSAT/SAT scores to identify students who have a strong probability of success in specific AP courses, helping schools expand access equitably.
Question 5: How should an AP Coordinator handle exam security materials?
- Store in a locked, secure location with limited access and chain of custody documentation (Correct answer)
- Keep in the teacher's classroom closet
- Allow students to review sealed exams the day before testing
- Ship materials back immediately after distribution
Correct answer: Store in a locked, secure location with limited access and chain of custody documentation
AP exam security protocols require materials be stored in a locked, secure location with strict chain of custody documentation and limited access to authorized personnel only.
Question 6: What resources does the College Board provide for AP teacher professional development?
- AP Summer Institutes, AP workshops, and online modules through AP Classroom (Correct answer)
- Only textbooks for each subject
- Mandatory weekly webinars with no alternatives
- Only peer observation opportunities
Correct answer: AP Summer Institutes, AP workshops, and online modules through AP Classroom
The College Board offers AP Summer Institutes (APSI), one-day workshops, and extensive online resources through AP Classroom for teacher training and professional growth.
AP AP Program Administration 1
What is the College Board's recommended prerequisite policy for AP courses?