Math Achievement in African-American Males Research Paper by hicaliber
Math Achievement in African-American Males
An analysis of the differences in mathematical achievement between African American males and White males.
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| 5,741 words
| 44 sources
| MLA
| 2007
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on May 22, 2007
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African-American Studies
(Racism)
, Education
(Social Issues)
, Mathematics
(General)
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Description:
This paper focuses on mathematical achievement in African-American boys versus their white counterparts. It addresses risk factors such as family income, mother's education, single-parent households and a non-English primary language. The paper discusses the works of theorists Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner and John Dewey regarding this issue.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Limitations
Literature Review
Summary of The Literature Reviewed
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Limitations
Literature Review
Summary of The Literature Reviewed
Sample of Sources Used:
- Henry, Ardail Rashad (2005) Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement in African American Students with Learning Disabilities. July 2005 School or Education Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Williamsburg VA. Online available at: http://www.wm.edu/education/599/05Projects/Henry_599.pdf
- David, James Earl (2006) Early Schooling and Academic Achievement of African American Males. Abstract. Sage Publications. Online available at: http://uex.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/38/5/515
- Babco, Eleanor (2004) Uphill Climb: the Status of African Americans in Science and Engineering. Making Strides. Online available at: http://ehrweb.aaas.org/mge/Reports/Report1/Uphill.html.
- McMillian, Monique M. (2003-2004) Is No Child Left Behind 'Wise Schooling' for African American Male Students?" published in the High School Journal - Volume 87, Number 2 in December 2003-January 2004, and on pages 25-33.
- Campbell, Patricia B. and Hoey, Lesli ( ) Equity Means All: Rethinking the Role of Special Programs in Science and Math Education. Online available at: http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/archive/nise/News_Activities/Forums/Campbellpaper.htm
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Math Achievement in African-American Males (2007, May 22)
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"Math Achievement in African-American Males" 22 May 2007.
Web. 26 September. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/research-paper/math-achievement-in-african-american-males-95409/>