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Which students get into advanced math? Texas is using test scores to limit bias
- A new Texas law automatically enrolls the top 40% of fifth-grade math students in advanced math for sixth grade, aiming to address the inequality in access to advanced courses for Black and Hispanic students.
- Students who take advanced math in sixth grade have better opportunities to pursue STEM majors in college and high-paying careers. The law hopes to prepare a diverse workforce by focusing on math education.
- While the law has led to increased enrollment and diversity in advanced math classes, some challenges remain, such as the need for more qualified math teachers and additional tutoring.
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Which students get into advanced math? Texas is using test scores to limit bias
DALLAS (AP) — When Tha Cung looked over his sixth-grade class schedule, he took notice of the math block. He had been placed in an advanced class. “I didn’t know ‘honors’ even existed,” he said.
·Flin Flon, Canada
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Which students get into advanced math? Texas is using test scores to limit bias
DALLAS (AP) — When Tha Cung looked over his sixth-grade class schedule, he took notice of the math block. He had been placed in an advanced class. “I didn’t know ‘honors’ even existed,” he said.
·Sechelt, Canada
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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