Replication data for: Ability-Tracking, Instructional Time, and Better Pedagogy: The Effect of Double-Dose Algebra on Student Achievement
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Project Citation:
Cortes, Kalena E., and Goodman, Joshua S. Replication data for: Ability-Tracking, Instructional Time, and Better Pedagogy: The Effect of Double-Dose Algebra on Student Achievement. Nashville, TN: American Economic Association [publisher], 2014. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2019-10-11. https://doi.org/10.3886/E112804V1
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This paper provides new evidence on tracking by studying an innovative curriculum implemented by Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In 2003, CPS enacted a double-dose algebra policy requiring 9th grade students with 8th grade math scores below the national median to take two periods of algebra instead of one. This policy led schools to sort students into algebra classes by math ability, so that tracking increased in all algebra classes. We show that double-dosed students are exposed to a much lower-skilled group of peers in their algebra classes but nonetheless benefit substantially from the additional instructional time and improved pedagogy.
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H75 State and Local Government: Health; Education; Welfare; Public Pensions
I21 Analysis of Education
I28 Education: Government Policy
J13 Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
H75 State and Local Government: Health; Education; Welfare; Public Pensions
I21 Analysis of Education
I28 Education: Government Policy
J13 Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
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