Socioeconomic gaps in science achievement

Abstract Background In contrast to the extensive research on socioeconomic gaps in reading and math achievement, little attention has been given to socioeconomic disparities in science skills, particularly during the early years of schooling. This emphasis on later years may be problematic because l...

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Main Authors: Laura Betancur, Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal, Christian Schunn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-10-01
Series:International Journal of STEM Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40594-018-0132-5