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Nomi, Takako; Raudenbush, Stephen W. – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2014
Algebra is often considered as a gateway for later achievement. A recent report by the Mathematics Advisory Panel (2008) underscores the importance of improving algebra learning in secondary school. Today, a growing number of states and districts require algebra for all students in ninth grade or earlier. Chicago is at the forefront of this…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Low Achievement, Educational Policy
Sebring, Penny A. – 1985
Data from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and achievement tests and from the High School and Beyond Survey were examined to explore: (1) differences among states in the amount of coursework taken by high school students; (2) differences across states in SAT achievement test scores; (3) the relationship between course taking and achievement; and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations