"The 'achievement gap' in education refers to the disparity in academic performance between groups of students. It is most often used to describe the troubling performance gaps between many African-American and Hispanic students, at the lower end of the performance scale, and their non-Hispanic white peers, and the similar academic disparity between students from low-income and well-off families. The achievement gap shows up in grades, standardized-test scores, course selection, dropout rates, and college-completion rates. It has become a focal point of education reform efforts." --Education Week

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Phi Delta Kappan Article

This is a link to an article published in Phi Delta Kappan in 2003. Although it's eight years old, it contains some relevant ideas about the factors that contribute to the gap, and what math has to do with it.

"The Achievement Gap: Myths and Reality" by Mano Singham
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