Examining Gaps in Mathematics Achievement Among Racial-Ethnic Groups, 1972-1992

Examines trends in the mathematics scores of different racial-ethnic groups over time and analyzes how changes in family, school, and schooling measures help explain changes in the test score gaps. Although there were few positive changes between schools, the within-school experiences of black and L...

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Main Author: Berends, Mark (auth)
Other Authors: Lucas, Samuel R. (auth), Sullivan, Thomas (auth), Briggs, R. J. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2005
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Summary:Examines trends in the mathematics scores of different racial-ethnic groups over time and analyzes how changes in family, school, and schooling measures help explain changes in the test score gaps. Although there were few positive changes between schools, the within-school experiences of black and Latino students changed for the better compared with white students when measured by student self-reported academic track placement.
ISBN:MG255EDU
9780833040664
9780833036902
Access:Open Access