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The Demise of the Asian Math Gene.
- Source :
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Phi Delta Kappan . Apr 1999 80(8):619-620. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- The 1996 National Assessment of Educational Progress math scores for eighth-graders show that when socioeconomic status is considered, English-proficient Asian students have no achievement advantage over other ethnic groups. However, Chinese sixth-graders, using abstract reasoning skills, outperformed American students on 12 open-ended math questions. (MLH)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0031-7217
- Volume :
- 80
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Phi Delta Kappan
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ583689
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative