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AP Exams Effective Despite Declining Math Engagement in Schools

12/9/2025

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Allysia Finley's column claims College Board has made AP exams and SAT easier, but data show they remain effective indicators of college readiness.
A University of California, San Diego report notes a national decline in K-12 math preparation and engagement.
A June RAND Corporation study shows that 25% of middle- and high-school students find math classes interesting most of the time and 50% lose interest half the time or more.

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Story summary

Allysia Finley's column claims College Board has made AP exams and SAT easier, but data show they remain effective indicators of college readiness.
A University of California, San Diego report notes a national decline in K-12 math preparation and engagement.
A June RAND Corporation study shows that 25% of middle- and high-school students find math classes interesting most of the time and 50% lose interest half the time or more.