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Participation rates for Advanced Placement science exams—specifically physics and computer science—have risen sharply over the last year, according to new data from the College Board.

Last year, all 24 students in his Physics B class at the School of Science and Engineering magnet passed their exam. Bruhn gave them an incentive: They could shave his head if they all passed.