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Texas SAT Math Scores Drop, but AP Scores Rise

While Texas’ statewide SAT math scores for the 2012-13 academic year dropped to lows not seen since 1992, Texas Education Agency officials point to other positive gains.

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While Texas’ statewide SAT math scores for the 2012-13 academic year dropped to lows not seen since 1992, Texas Education Agency officials point to the positive gains students have made. Agency data indicates that participation in Advanced Placement exams by black and Hispanic students increased during the same period, with more Texas students earning the minimum score required to receive college credit. (The Associated Press)

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