The Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Growth Rates in Academic Achievement.
Description:
The purpose of the study was to examine the differences in academic growth rates as demonstrated on the TAKS test among students based on those who received free lunches, those who received reduced-price lunches, and those not economically disadvantaged. Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) for reading and mathematics scale scores were obtained from five Texas public school districts for students who were in 3rd grade in 2003, 4th grade in 2004, 5th grade in 2005, and 6th grade in 20…
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Date:
December 2007
Creator:
Chow, Priscilla En-Yi
Partner:
UNT Libraries