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ERIC Number: EJ536812
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
Variables Related to Mathematics Achievement among Black Students.
Rech, Janice F.; Stevens, Dorothy Jo
Journal of Educational Research, v89 n6 p346-50 Jul-Aug 1996
This study examined black 4th and 8th graders' mathematics achievement and attitudes. The effects of gender, economic status, self-concept, and learning style were studied. Students were from economically-stressed families and possessed negative mathematics attitudes. Economic status predicted 4th graders' achievement. Learning style and gender predicted 8th graders' achievement. (SM)
Descriptors: Black Students, Cognitive Style, Economic Status, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Achievement, Predictor Variables, Self Concept, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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