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Shin, Tacksoo; Davison, Mark L.; Long, Jeffrey D.; Chan, Chi-Keung; Heistad, David – Learning and Individual Differences, 2013
Using four-wave longitudinal reading and mathematics data (4th to 7th grades) from a large urban school district, growth curve modeling was used as a tool for examining three research questions: Are achievement gaps closing in reading and mathematics? What are the associations between prior-achievement and growth across the reading and mathematics…
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Achievement Gains, Achievement Gap
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Lee, Moosung; Madyun, Na'im – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2009
Contextual analysis of the achievement gap has gained much momentum within the last few decades. This study furthers the discourse by examining the applicability of 2 sociological contextual development approaches on achievement. We analyzed 79 neighborhoods organized by the level of crime and poverty from both a social disorganization and social…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, White Students, Achievement Gap, Disadvantaged Environment