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ERIC Number: EJ1455424
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1040-9289
EISSN: EISSN-1556-6935
The Effect of Ecological Environment on Language-Minority Students' Math and Reading Development: A Hierarchical Linear Analysis of a Longitudinal Study
Xin Li; Regena F. Nelson; Jianping Shen
Early Education and Development, v36 n1 p235-248 2025
Research Findings: This study illustrated whether and how ecological environments are associated with language-minority students' (N = 12,500) math and reading development from kindergarten to the eighth grade. Results identified the robust effects of preschool type, kindergarten length, classroom activities, parent-child reading, parent expectation, and teacher-child relationship on reading and math outcomes. In third and fifth grade, all significant predictors of reading outcome are at the family level: parent-child reading time and parent's expectations. Additionally, parent-child reading time also significantly predicts LMSs' reading in kindergarten. Meanwhile, predictors for math outcomes have a different pattern in the mid to late elementary periods. All predictors during this period are at the family level: parent-child reading time, parent showing love to children, and parent's expectations. Lastly, the only significant predictor for eighth grade math is teacher-child closeness. Practice or Policy: The significant findings at different grade levels suggest a multifaceted approach to policy development, including (a) supporting parent engagement, (b) high-quality preschool, and (c) multicultural teacher education and professional development.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Grade 3; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Grade 8
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey
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