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Eisner, Caroline, Ed. – 2001
This is the first comprehensive study to examine SAT I Math and Verbal test results for the nation's urban schools. This report, prepared in collaboration with The College Board, examines 1998-99 SAT I Math and Verbal test results in 58 Great City Schools (GCS) districts, analyzing test scores on: number of test-takers; race/ethnicity and gender;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Asian American Students, Black Students, Grades (Scholastic)
Eisner, Caroline, Ed. – 2001
This report summarizes ACT assessment scores of students attending Great City Schools (GCS) between 1990-99, examining achievement gaps by course preparation, race, gender, and poverty. Data included ACT composite scores and scores in English, reading, math, and science reasoning. The total number of ACT test-takers increased nationally by 20…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Asian American Students, Black Students, Courses
Eisner, Caroline, Ed. – 2001
This is the first comprehensive study to examine Advanced Placement (AP) course-taking patterns and subject test results in the nation's urban schools. This study investigates both Great City Schools' (GCS) AP scores and scores for a national sample of test takers. The GCS data set includes 58 large urban public school districts. The primary…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Placement, Asian American Students, Black Students
