ERIC Number: EJ1190146
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 35
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Divided We Test: Proficiency Rate Disparity Based on the Race, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status of Students on the Florida US History End-of-Course Assessment
Furgione, Brian; Evans, Kelsey; Russell, William B., III.; Jahani, Shiva
Journal of Social Studies Education Research, v9 n3 p62-96 2018
This research study was designed to explore the results of the Florida U.S. History EOC Assessment, and understand the potential demographic disparity amongst social studies standardized testing. To examine if there were trends in disparity, researchers examined countywide data from the Florida U.S. History EOC from 2012-2016. By using population data for 11th grade students, researchers were able to examine proficiency rates from 2012-2016 for comparative statistical measures. Emerging trends were identified via descriptive statistics and regression analyses which indicated disparity within race, gender, and socioeconomic status. (R[superscript 2] = 0.566 (2012-13), R[superscript 2] = 0.559 (2013-14), 0.579 (2014-15) & 0.495 (2015-16)). Upon discussion of the findings, the conclusion and implications address the influence of standardized testing in U.S. History social studies education.
Descriptors: United States History, Standardized Tests, Gender Differences, Racial Differences, Socioeconomic Status, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Grade 11, High School Students, Scores, Achievement Gap
Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Serhat Mah. 1238/2 Sok. 7B Blok 12 Ostim, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey; Web site: http://jsser.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 11
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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