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ERIC Number: EJ666293
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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The Relationship to Achievement on the California High School Exit Exam for Language Minority Students.
Garcia, Paul A.; Gopal, Malati
NABE Journal of Research and Practice, v1 n1 Win 2003
Examines first year results of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) required for students to earn a high school diploma. Results suggest this high stakes test failed to meet legislative objectives to increase achievement and close the achievement gap. Instead, language-minority students with passing scores achieved significantly below white students on CAHSEE and on a grade level standards-based assessment. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, English (Second Language), Graduation Requirements, High Stakes Tests, Language Minorities, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: California