Race and Academic Achievement

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A study to see whether students from five racial classifications " White, Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American " show statistically significant differences in their scores in reading and math. Using disaggregated data, this study would also examine whether significant differences occur within these racial classifications. In addition, this paper would study whether socio-economic status and language proficiency have a significant effect on a child's reading and math skills.

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"This goal of this paper is to contribute to studies about racial classifications and educational policy. If the test scores of vary significantly between the groups, measures should be taken to address the problem and ensure that the educational needs of all children are met. In addition, by examining the disaggregated data, this paper will examine whether the broad racial categories are an accurate method to classify students in educational policy research. These broad racial categories may mute important differences among racial subgroups. Again, if such differences occur, they should also be addressed through educational policy. Finally, while the primary goal of this study will be to analyze the effect of race and ethnicity on a student's reading and math skills, this paper will also look at how differences both among and within racial classifications may be affected by socioeconomic status and language proficiency."

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