APR uses a rolling window to assess progress. Which description best reflects this approach?

• A. It uses a fixed, non-updating annual period.
• B. It uses a rolling window across multiple periods.
• C. It ignores academic progress entirely.
• D. It only measures time to degree completion.

Answer: (B)

APR assesses progress by updating the measure as new terms are completed, using a rolling window that spans multiple periods. This means the calculation shifts forward over time, continually incorporating recent data instead of sticking to a single fixed year. The rolling approach keeps the measure current and reflective of ongoing academic trends for the team.

If a description suggested a fixed, non-updating annual period, that would not capture improvements or declines that happen in subsequent terms. The idea of ignoring academic progress or only measuring time to degree completion doesn’t fit how APR works, which is about ongoing eligibility and retention over several periods rather than a single snapshot.