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Networks of Encouragement: Who's Encouraging Latina/o Students and White Students to Enroll in Honors and Advanced-Placement (AP) Courses?
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Witenko, Vanessa; Mireles-Rios, Rebeca; Rios, Victor M. – Journal of Latinos and Education, 2017
Using affiliation network data collected at a large high school, this study examined differences between who encourages Latina/o and White students to enroll in advanced courses. Previous research has shown a positive association between emotional support and academic achievement, and thus, this study shifts the focus from who informs students to…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Honors Curriculum, High School Students, White Students
A Comparison of Advanced Placement Scores for Hispanic Students from California, Texas, and Arizona
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Koch, Bevan M. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Purpose: One purpose of this study was to analyze the overall AP exam performance of Hispanic students of Mexican origin from California, Texas, and Arizona. A second purpose was to conduct a comparison of Hispanic student exam scores from California, Texas, and Arizona on mathematics and English exams. Specifically, the performance of Hispanic…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Advanced Placement Programs, Achievement Tests, Scores
How Is No Child Left Behind Affecting Proficient and Advanced Students on the California STAR Test in English Language Arts
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Levine, Susan – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether students who enter high school in ninth grade and score proficient or advanced on their CST in English Language Arts remain proficient or advanced 2 years later in 11th grade. The effects of NCLB will be considered as a contributing factor to the difference in student scores. This study was…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Language Tests, Language Arts