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. Tha was little when his family immigrated from Myanmar and, for much of his time in Dallas schools, he took courses designed for children who are learning English. In fifth grade, his standardized test scores showed he was a strong math student — someon…
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.
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.
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