The academic success of East-Asian-American students - an investment model
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A study was conducted to analyze causes of the Asian effect on students' performance in mathematics and science courses using an investment model that supports cultural, human, financial and social capital concepts. Results indicated that variations in investment correlated with the Asian effect. Findings also showed that the investment framework can effectively support studies on the Asian effect.
Publication Name: Social Science Research
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0049-089X
Year: 1998
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Learning-related behaviors, cognitive skills, and ability grouping when schooling begins
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The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Class of 1998-1999 (ECLS-K) is used to estimate the determinants and consequences of reading ability group placement in kindergarten and first grade. The ability group placement and the teacher's assessment of student behavior both have significant effects on student's growth in reading achievement.
Publication Name: Social Science Research
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0049-089X
Year: 2006
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The contextual effects of community social capital on academic performance
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Research indicates that community social capital or infrastructure correlate consistently with academic performance. This finding is supported even when controlling for demographic factors and family social capital, and extrapolations and implications are discussed.
Publication Name: Social Science Research
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0049-089X
Year: 1999
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