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Forbes
18-05-2025
- General
- Forbes
Gllitches During AP Psych Exam Raise Questions About The Reliability Of Digital Assessments
Serious college students studying on laptop sitting in a row in library. Young university ... More multiethnic students using computer for study in classroom. Side view of casual girl typing on laptop during computer lesson. On May 16, 2025, the College Board's transition to digital Advanced Placement (AP) testing faced a major setback when technical issues with its Bluebook application disrupted the AP Psychology exam. Thousands of students nationwide were unable to log in at their scheduled start times, sparking frustration and raising questions about the reliability of high-stakes digital testing. At 11:30 a.m. EDT, students attempting to access the AP Psychology exam encountered widespread login failures. The College Board resolved the issue by 1:45 p.m. EDT, extending the start time to 2:00 p.m. local time for schools with scheduling flexibility. Students unable to test were offered free make-up exams beginning May 19, with late testing scheduled as late as May 23. The College Board acknowledged the disruption, stating, 'We know how hard students work to prepare for their AP Exams, and we regret that their testing period was disrupted.' The outage affected students across the U.S., including those at one high pressure NJ suburban high school. 51 of 90 students could not log in, according to a parent. The testing coordinator described the incident as a 'nationwide Bluebook outage,' and rescheduling impacted students for May 23. The delay exacerbated stress for students already anxious about college credit. Junior Eve Berta noted, 'With the delay… I wasn't able to focus as well,' while Junior Tyler Kalnicky criticized the College Board's preparedness: 'It just didn't seem like they were prepared.' Despite frustrations, Senior Reya Rivera highlighted the calm response: 'Everyone had something to talk about… we all felt on the same page.' Educators expressed helplessness: 'We don't have answers to what the College Board will say; there are so many unanswered questions.' The College Board emphasized that over 5 million exams were successfully submitted during the digital transition but offered no specifics on the root cause. Affected students were directed to AP coordinators for make-up exams. Testing coordinators and administrators criticized the lack of contingency planning. On a discussion board following the incident, one counselor called the situation 'very disappointing,' while another stressed, 'On the school's end, we did everything possible.' Another suggested reverting to paper exams for critical tests, a sentiment echoed by peers. This incident follows prior criticisms of the College Board's digital rollout, including major issues with the March 8th SAT. This indicates a pattern of technical instability. To rebuild trust, the College Board must: As AP exams continue to shape college admissions, the College Board's ability to ensure equitable, reliable testing is non-negotiable. For now, students and educators are left hoping that 'next year will be different'—but systemic changes, not promises, are urgently needed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Goodbye hand cramps: Many AP exams go digital this month
HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — This month, for the first time, many students taking classes through the Advanced Placement Program are taking their exam on a computer instead of on paper. The AP Program, which is run through the College Board, announced starting in May, standard paper testing will be discontinued for 28 AP exams. Students in those classes are now taking their exams through the Bluebook digital testing application. AP classes provide college-level course work and often provide college credits for high school students. Some of the courses going fully digital for exams include AP English Literature, AP European History and AP Psychology. There are also a number of courses that will deliver the exam in hybrid fashion. Local school districts are administering many of those tests now. Emilia Bovenzi, testing coordinator at Hilton High School, says two weeks into the transition it appears to be a success with many students saying they were able to finish the exam faster. 'We haven't had any tech issues, but we have tech ready to go if we need it and it makes it a lot less work for the proctors as well, we don't have to collect as many papers, we don't have to worry about kids writing in the answers in the wrong location,' Bovenzi said. 'The only thing is that kids get a little nervous because they're a timer in the corner of the screen that makes them a little anxious, but, overall, I think it's been smooth and easy and once you get in the process of doing them it makes life a lot easier.' The switch follows the SATs moving online and will likely precede the digital migration of other tests. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
College Board Transitions Most AP Exams to Digital This May
More than 3 million students are expected to take nearly 6 million fully digital or hybrid digital AP Exams this spring NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, students will power up their computers instead of sharpening pencils, as Advanced Placement® (AP®) Exams go digital—offering a more secure, streamlined, and student friendly testing experience. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: As announced in July 2024, College Board is transitioning most AP Exams to a digital format for the 2025 AP Exam administration, which will take place in schools from May 5-16, 2025. Standard paper testing has been discontinued for 28 of the 36 AP subjects with end-of-course exams. Exams for these 28 subjects are moving to the Bluebook™ digital testing application—the same platform successfully used by millions of students for the SAT®—and will be either fully digital or hybrid digital with a course-specific paper component for subjects that require graphic or symbolic notation. "We've found that almost all students who've taken a digital AP Exam or participated in an AP digital testing pilot have adapted quickly to the new format," said Trevor Packer, head of the AP Program. "Students today are 'digital natives' and appreciate the user-friendly features of the Bluebook interface." College Board has administered digital AP Exams for select subjects since 2022. In 2024, 650,000 AP Exams were delivered digitally, with more than 75% of students and administrators rating the digital testing experience better or the same as paper testing. Bluebook supports testing on commonly used devices and students can use their own or a school-issued device. Test previews are now available for all subjects in Bluebook and students can access free online practice exams, quizzes, and other teacher-created resources in AP Classroom. Digital exams also make for an easier and more secure testing process for schools. About College BoardCollege Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. View original content: SOURCE College Board Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Midtown woman helps police track her stolen vehicle at motel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say one person is in custody after a woman helped officers track down her stolen vehicle early Thursday morning. Robin Spencer, 24, was charged with theft of Property $10,000 to $60,000 to wit: Motor Vehicle. Investigators said the victim's 2018 Nissan Armada was stolen from a home in the 200 block of Stonewall Street in Midtown around 5:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they said the victim told them her SUV was pinging at a Motel 6 in the 200 block of South Pauline in the Medical District. Man accused of throwing dog over bridge out on bond According to police reports, officers went to the motel and spotted the Nissan Armada backed into a parking space. Officers went inside to look at the motel's surveillance video and saw someone walking into a motel room. Police knocked at the door and said the man who answered it was the same person they saw in the surveillance video going to and from the stolen Nissan. Police said the Bluebook value of the car is $13,201. According to reports, officers also found the victim's keys, an iPad, clothes, keys, and vehicle programmers inside the motel room. MPD said the room was registered under Robin Spencer's name. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
