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In Advanced Placement examinations taken in May, Virginia students (mostly college-bound 11th and 12th graders) scored generally higher overall than, the average score for the nation, but slightly lower than they did last year, the Virginia Department of Education announced recently.
The state’s average score for all Advanced Placement exams was 3.15 - down from 3.21 in 1986 and about the same as in 1985, according to Dr. Claude A. Sandy of the department’s research and testing division.
The national average score was 3.08 (down from 3.09). Average scores are based on a five-point scale: a score of 5 is “extremely well qualified” (for college-level work); 4 is "well qualified,” 3 is “qualified,” 2 is “possibly qualified” and 1 is “no recommendation.”
The Advanced Placement program, administered by the College Board, is based on the belief that many young people can complete college-level studies in high school. Participating colleges grant credit and/or appropriate placement to students who have done well on the AP exams. The tests are administered in 24 subjects. In Virginia, as nationally, the favorite AP subjects are English literature and composition, American history and calculus.
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