Diplomas for Learning, Not Seat Time: The Impacts of New York Regents Examinations.

Bishop, John H.; Moriarty, Joan Y.; Mane, Ferran

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ERIC Number: EJ612869

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Publication Date: 2000

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Diplomas for Learning, Not Seat Time: The Impacts of New York Regents Examinations.

Bishop, John H.; Moriarty, Joan Y.; Mane, Ferran

Economics of Education Review, v19 n4 p333-49 Oct 2000

Cross-section analysis of mean 8th grade NAEP math scores and SAT-I scores found that New York State students (who take Regents exams) were one grade level equivalent ahead than might be expected, given their socioeconomic background, compared to students in other states. Dropout rates were comparable. (Contains 27 references.) (MLH)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Dropout Rate, Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits, Exit Examinations, Minimum Competency Testing, Salary Wage Differentials, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Socioeconomic Status

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Assessment of Educational Progress

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