The Education Exchange: AP Exams Have Shown a Measurable Decline in Rigor for Years

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Despite College Board’s claims that tests haven’t changed, readability metrics tell a different story

Paul E. Peterson

Photo of John MoscatielloJohn Moscatiello, founder of Marco Learning, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Advanced Placement exams and how they’ve transformed through the past three years.

The Great Recalibration of AP Exams” is available now at Marco Learning.

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