Importance of Middle School Mathematics on High School Students' Mathematics Achievement

By Jia Wang, Peter Goldschmidt. 2003

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The White British–Black Caribbean achievement gap: tests, tiers and teacher expectations (2012, background): “While evidence of the under‐representation of Black students in higher ability groups or tracks is strong, the evidence is more mixed on whether ethnic differences in grouping remain once controls for prior attainment or measured ability are included, with some studies reporting a decreased but stil”
Leveled and Exclusionary Tracking (2016, background): “Middle school coursework introduces concepts and skills that are used in high school, and courses are sequenced throughout secondary education (Wang & Goldschmidt, 2003).”
Longitudinal Pathways From Math Intrinsic Motivation and Achievement to Math Course Accomplishments and Educational Attainment (2013, unknown): “…toward the end of high school (e.g., Hoffer, Rasinski, & Moore, 1995; Jones, 1987; Ma, 1999, 2006; Rock & Pollack, 1995; Schneider, Swanson, & Riegle-Crumb, 1998; Shettle et al., 2007; J. B. Smith, 1996; Spielhagen, 2006; Stevenson, Schiller, & Schneider, 1994; J. Wang & Goldschmidt, 2003).”
Factors Affecting the Algebra I Achievement of Academically Talented Learners (2008, background): “…taken in middle school has been shown to lead to improved performance on mathematics proficiency tests and increased understanding of advanced mathematics, as well as higher rates of enrollment in advanced coursework in high school (Wang & Goldschmidt, 2003) and beyond (Benbow & Arjmand, 1990).”
Trait complex, cognitive ability, and domain knowledge predictors of baccalaureate success, STEM persistence, and gender differences. (2013, background): “That is, if a student does not complete an algebra course by the 8th grade, it will be exceedingly difficult to complete an AP Calculus course in high school, which will limit access one of the primary STEM AP courses (Sadler & Tai, 2007; Wang & Goldschmidt, 2003).”
Mathematics Coursetaking and Achievement at the End of High School: Evidence from the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 (ELS:2002). Statistical Analysis Report. NCES 2008-319. (2007, unknown): “By and large, these results complement past research that finds that more advanced coursetaking is associated with greater gains (Leow et al. 2004; Rock, Owings, and Lee 1994; Rock and Pollack 1995a; Scott et al. 1995; Wang and Goldschmidt 2003).”