Beginning this May, the College Board will implement entirely online AP exams for 28 out of 36 subjects. This shift reflects a broader trend toward digital testing, facilitated by the Bluebook application. While essay-based exams will move entirely online, computational subjects will feature a hybrid approach. However, the transition has faced challenges, including technical issues in 2023 and concerns over academic misconduct leading to score cancellations. The College Board has modified its scoring methodology amid criticism over test rigor and potential score inflation.
Starting this May, the College Board will discontinue paper exams for 28 of the 36 AP subjects, highlighting the shift towards digital testing.
The transition to digital testing hasn't been smooth; thousands of students reported difficulties during the English and Chinese tests in 2023.
Cheating concerns have accelerated the College Board's plans for digital exams, leading to increased scrutiny over the integrity of the tests.
The College Board's changes to the AP exam scoring system in 2024 have led to criticisms regarding the potential inflation of student scores.
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