Growth in School: Achievement Gains From the Fourth to the Eighth Grade
- Author(s):
- Barton, Paul; Coley, Richard J.
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Report Number:
- PIC-GROWSCH
- Source:
- Document Type:
- Subject/Key Words:
- Student achievement National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) mathematics value added cohort growth
Abstract
This Policy Information Report uses data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in mathematics to examine the growth in mathematics achievement between the fourth and eighth grades, over time. Trends in the "value-added" between these grades are compared for different groups of students and for participating states. While supplies last, print copies can be ordered from the Policy Information Center for $9.50. ED 422 331.