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Clements, Richard O.; And Others – 1978
Researchers have observed that academic achievement of socioeconomically disadvantaged and minority group children declines relative to norms of performance as the number of years in school increases. Less documented is the relationship of student self concept to achievement. A study underway at the University of Texas proposes to address both…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education