Upgrading the High School Math Curriculum: Math Course-Taking Patterns in Seven High Schools in California and New York.

White, Paula A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ538584

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Publication Date: 1996

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Upgrading the High School Math Curriculum: Math Course-Taking Patterns in Seven High Schools in California and New York.

White, Paula A.; And Others

Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, v18 n4 p285-307 Win 1996

Student course-taking patterns in seven high schools in California and New York that attempted to enroll lower level math students in more meaningful math courses were studied. Results show that the new transition math courses are partially successful in providing a common curriculum to students with diverse math preparation. (SLD)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Background, Educationally Disadvantaged, High Risk Students, High School Students, High Schools, Low Achievement, Mathematics, Mathematics Achievement, Student Placement, Transitional Programs

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California; New York

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