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The Demise of the Asian Math Gene.

Authors :
Bracey, Gerald W.
Source :
Phi Delta Kappan. Apr 1999 80(8):619-620.
Publication Year :
1999

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