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ERIC Number: ED618258
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Aug
Pages: 67
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
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Measuring the Causal Effect of the National Math + Science Initiative's College Readiness Program. CRESST Report 847
Brown, Richard S.; Choi, Kilchan
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST)
This study employs a potential outcomes modeling approach to estimate the causal effect of the National Math + Science Initiative's College Readiness Program on Advanced Placement test taking and qualifying score earning for three recent cohorts of schools. Results indicate substantial and significant increases in both AP test taking and qualifying score earning for all students. In addition, significant effects for AP test taking and qualifying score earning over baseline were found for female students and minority students when analyzed separately. This study provides evidence of the effectiveness of a College Readiness Program that is having a significant and important impact on preparing more students to succeed in math and science careers and improve the future of math and science education in this country.
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST). 300 Charles E Young Drive N, GSE&IS Building 3rd Floor, Mailbox 951522, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1522. Tel: 310-206-1532; Fax: 310-825-3883; Web site: http://www.cresst.org
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST); University of California, Los Angeles. Center for the Study of Evaluation
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards with Reservations