Students Taking Apex Learning Advanced Placement Courses Again Outpace National AP Exam Average
SEATTLE (PRWEB) May 30, 2018 -- Apex Learning, a recognized pioneer and innovator in online learning for secondary education, continues to outpace national scores on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams. During the 2016–2017 school year, 65 percent of students taking Apex Learning AP courses scored a 3 or higher on the College Board exams, five percentage points higher than the national average of 60 percent for the same exams.
"The results on the College Board exams demonstrate the efficacy of our AP courses,” said Cheryl Vedoe, CEO of Apex Learning. “Students who enroll in our online AP courses can be confident they will be well prepared for success on the all-important College Board exams.”
"Apex Learning has been instrumental in our mission to give all students access to high-quality, Advanced Placement coursework,” said Kate Degner, Administrator for STEM Initiatives, Belin-Blank Center at the Iowa Online AP Academy. “Because of our work with Apex Learning we have been able to reach thousands of students in ways that will impact the course of their academic path in high school and beyond."
Apex Learning offers 13 College Board authorized online AP courses designed to support students and teachers working in both blended and virtual learning environments. The courses include Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Politics.
To learn more about Apex Learning Advanced Placement courses, visit: https://www.apexlearning.com/advanced-placement.
About Apex Learning
Schools and districts nationwide implement Apex Learning digital curriculum to personalize the learning experience and support success for all students—from those who are struggling to those capable of acceleration. As the leading innovator of proven digital curriculum, Apex Learning focuses on instructional design to meet students where they are, delivering embedded supports and scaffolds to support the needs of all learners. With an unwavering commitment to continuous innovation and improvement, the company works to continually advance support for teachers and students to increase outcomes. During the most recent school year, there were more than 3.6 million enrollments in Apex Learning digital curriculum. Headquartered in Seattle, Apex Learning is accredited by AdvancEd and its courses are approved for National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility. For more information, visit http://www.apexlearning.com or call 1.800.453.1454.
Sarah Williamson, Apex Learning, http://www.apexlearning.com, +1 5413063613, [email protected]
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