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Reading Achievement across Three Language Groups: Growth Estimates for Overall Reading and Reading Subskills Obtained with the Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey
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Roberts, Greg; Mohammed, Sarojani S.; Vaughn, Sharon – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2010
This study estimated normative reading trajectories for the population of English-proficient language minority students attending U.S. public elementary schools. Achievement of English-language learners (ELLs) was evaluated in terms of native English speakers' progress, and estimates were adjusted for the effects of socioeconomic status (SES). The…
Descriptors: Language Minorities, Native Speakers, Minority Groups, English (Second Language)
Differential Trends in Law Grades of Minority and Nonminority Law Students.
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Powers, Donald E. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
Three year trends in the law grade averages of nonminority, Black, and Chicano students were studied in two sets of law schools enrolling more than 900 Black students and more than 300 Chicano students. Reasons for the differential improvements in grades are considered, including statistical artifacts and substantive factors. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Blacks, Comparative Analysis, Grade Point Average