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ERIC Number: EJ644356
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-6744
Advancing African-American, Urban Youth in Mathematics: Unpacking the Success of One Math Department.
Gutierrez, Rochelle
American Journal of Education, v109 n1 p63-111 Nov 2000
Examines one high school's success in getting African American students to take advanced mathematics courses. Evaluation of the school site, staff interviews, and school documents highlight characteristics of the mathematics department that influenced student success: a rigorous curriculum, active commitment to students, and standards-based practice. Explores the role of race and racism on learning. (Contains references.) (SM)
Descriptors: Black Students, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Racial Bias, Racial Factors, Secondary Education, Urban Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Advanced Mathematics
Note: Published in 2002.