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ERIC Number: EJ679912
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0038-0407
Sociodemographic Diversity, Correlated Achievement, and De Facto Tracking.
Lucas, Samuel R.; Berends, Mark
Sociology of Education, v75 n4 p328-48 Oct 2002
Investigates school-level correlates of de facto tracking. Explains that the higher the correlation between student achievements in different domains, the more pronounced the de facto tracking. Argues that racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity are also positively controlled. Suggests that de facto tracking is maintained by technical and demographic aspects of schools. (CAJ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, English, Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Mathematics, Private Schools, Public Schools, Racial Identification, School Demography, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Social Class, Social Studies, Socioeconomic Status, Track System (Education)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: High School and Beyond (NCES)
Note: Sociology of Education is a refereed journal.