How do Algebra I course repetition rates vary among English learner students by length of time to reclassification as English proficient?
Using data from one high school district in California and five of its seven feeder elementary school districts, the authors found that long-term English learner students who were never reclassified to English proficient have the highest rates of repeating algebra I at 67.5 percent, followed by long-term English learner students reclassified to English proficient after grade 6 at 58.6 percent. Additional resources may need to be directed toward long-term English learner students and those reclassified after grade 6. Such resources can include differentiated support based on student needs before students enroll in the course as well as while they are enrolled in the course.
Details
Area
Examining ELs' Academic Outcomes (English Learner Students)
Publication Type
Report
Publication Date
February 28, 2017