Academic Gap Between High and Low Achievers Narrowing.

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ERIC Number: EJ277135

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Publication Date: 1983-Feb-2

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Academic Gap Between High and Low Achievers Narrowing.

Chemical and Engineering News, v61 n9 p39-40 Feb 28 1983

Highlights a National Assessment of Educational Progress study indicating that in the 1970s academic gains in reading by some low achievers was offset by declines in science and math skills of high achievers. Additional results related to reading, science, and mathematics are also highlighted and discussed. (JN)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Educational Trends, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Low Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Overachievement, Reading Achievement, Science Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Assessment of Educational Progress

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