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Concurrent Enrollment Mathematics and AP Calculus:. An Odd Couple or Peaceful Partners?. South Jordan Demographics. Population 40,372 $221,000 median home price 95% single family homes 95% Caucasian with 2.5% Hispanic 95.8% High School diploma plus some college
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Concurrent Enrollment Mathematics and AP Calculus: An Odd Couple or Peaceful Partners?
South Jordan Demographics • Population 40,372 • $221,000 median home price • 95% single family homes • 95% Caucasian with 2.5% Hispanic • 95.8% High School diploma plus some college • 32.3% have bachelors degree or higher • $75,433Median Income South Jordan, Utah Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Bingham High Demographics • 2280 students • 32.5 students/class • Block schedule • Less than 1% LEP • 8.9% free and reduced lunch • 95% Graduation rate
Unique Characteristics • Large classes • Parent expectations
Concurrent since 1995 11 courses Includes Math 1010 (intermediate algebra), Math 1050 (college algebra), and Math 1060 (trigonometry) Pass rate is about AP since 1980 21 courses Includes AP statistics, AB calculus and BC calculus Pass rate is about Concurrent Enrollment vs AP
CE vs AP • Year CE AP Adv. classes 03/04 210 120 15.7% 04/05 307 88 17.8% 05/06 380 68 19.6% • Trends?
Why the Increase in CE • Parents aware of benefits • Decline in AP Statistic participation • Encourage Sophomores
Murray High Facts • 1500 students • Year CE AP Adv. classes 04/05 280 70 23% 05/06 340 100 29%
ImplicationsEveryone Wins • More seniors taking rigorous courses • Increase in AP pass rates • Parents save college tuition money • College students graduate earlier • Tax payers