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Lesik, Sally A.; Leake, Meg – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2013
This article describes how a Brier score analysis can be used as an evaluative tool to estimate the predictive accuracy of a course placement policy that was established based on professional or subjective judgment. The policy being evaluated uses the score received on the mathematics portion of the SAT examination as the primary mechanism to…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Mathematics Curriculum, College Entrance Examinations, College Students
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Burris, Carol Corbett; Heubert, Jay P.; Levin, Henry M. – American Educational Research Journal, 2006
This longitudinal study examined the effects of providing an accelerated mathematics curriculum in heterogeneously grouped middle school classes in a diverse suburban school district. A quasi-experimental cohort design was used to evaluate subsequent completion of advanced high school math courses as well as academic achievement. Results showed…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Heterogeneous Grouping, High Achievement, Suburban Schools