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Dixson, Dante D.; Roberson, Cyrell C. B.; Worrell, Frank C. – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2017
Grit, growth mindset, ethnic identity, and other group orientation are four psychosocial variables that have been associated with academic achievement in adolescent populations. In a sample of 105 high achieving African American high school students (cumulative grade point average [GPA] > 3.0), we examined whether these four psychosocial…
Descriptors: African American Students, Correlation, Psychological Patterns, Social Influences
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Barrett, Alice N.; Barile, John P.; Malm, Esther K.; Weaver, Scott R. – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
Studies show math achievement to be the best predictor of entering post-secondary education. However, less is known about the predictors of math achievement, particularly among immigrant youth. This study examined English proficiency and peer interethnic relations as predictors of mathematics achievement among Latino and Asian high school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Immigrants, English (Second Language)