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The achievement gap is defined as the disparity between the performance groups of students, especially groups defined by gender, race/ethnicity, ability and socio-economic status. The achievement gap can be observed through a variety of measures including standardized test scores, grade point averages, drop out rates, college enrollment and completion rates. The Black-White achievement gap is a critical issue in modern society’s education system. Although data surrounding the issue clearly indicates that the racial performance gap exists in areas of standardized tests, graduation rates, dropout rates, and enrollment in continuing education, the causative reasons for the gap are ambiguous—therefore presenting a significant challenge in

The data is compared to those students come from affluent socioeconomic status and backgrounds. The data is sourced from several diverse locations in order to give the broadest view of the disparities that exist. Howard (2010) compares data in reading, mathematics, SAT results and disciplinary rates. This data is a formidable beginning to the content of the book because it provides context for the reader to better understand the achievement gap.

The “achievement gap” in education refers to the disparity in academic performance between groups of students. The achievement gap is shown in grades, standardized-test scores, course selection, dropout rates, among other success measures. It’s most often used to describe the troubling performance gaps between African-American and latino students, towards the lower end of the performance scale, compared to their white peers, and the similar academic differences between students from low-income families and those who are privileged. In the past decade, scholars and policy makers began focusing their attention on other achievement gaps, such as those based on sex, English language and learning disabilities.

There has been a pattern of minorities and those who come from low-income families testing lower than their white, higher-class counterparts. This pattern of disparity is called the achievement gap and it is one of the main focuses of education reform in the United States today. There have been many reforms that have been pushed to help close this gap, but it still remains substantially wide. Researchers have discovered different factors that may be causing the gap as well as offering solutions to the issue at hand.

When the conversation about achievement gap is broached, it is often offensive towards minorities. Mainly because it implies that you’re acknowledging the fact that there is and achievement difference among their race and Whites. Personally I have no problem with the term because it is factual. It’s what school officials are not doing to close this gap that i have a problem with The achievement gap is sustained by poor school management and teaching—not other social or cultural factors. In order to close this gap among students, school officials must better prepare teachers, implement a common core curriculum, and encourage positive teacher-student relationships.

The Glossary of Education Reform defines the achievement gap as “any significant and persistent disparity in academic performance or educational attainment between different groups of students” (“Achievement Gap Definition”).

The achievement gap is an aperture of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by socioeconomic status, ethnicity and gender (Valerie, http://www.teachability.com/). The imbalance in test scores is a key factor in closing the gap. Presently minority students score lower than European Americans on grammar, pronunciation, literacy and mathematics test on graded test work and on test that measure scholastic aptitude and intelligence.

Yellow, Black and White. These colors along with countless others are what make up the student population of America’s schools in the 21st century. Each and every color is a student filled with boundless potential to succeed and flourish in the world beyond school. Yet, why is it that some students seem stand out above the rest despite having the seemingly same education? This is the problem of the achievement gap in America in our education system today. There has been an influx of various ethnic groups into the education system resulting

A study conducted by C. C. Burris and K. G. Welner (2005) examined the reasons why the achievement gap exists and remains persistent. The study showed that nonwhite students academically declined in their studies. Erikson’s theory of stage 4 (Industry versus Inferiority) can be aptly applied. The most recent Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools found that 74% of Americans believe that the achievement gap between white students and African American and Hispanic students is primarily due to factors unrelated to the quality of schooling that children receive (C.C. Burris & K. G. Welner, 2005). Factors unrelated to the quality of schooling are social issues that nonwhite students do not deal with in

One of the largest issues facing American education today is the achievement gap. Minority students, specifically blacks and Latinos, have been relegated to low performing schools, which has ultimately led to them falling behind and underperforming. Despite the fact that over fifty years have passed since the preceding of Brown v Board of Education, racial tension and inequity still exit in our country today.

One can safely assume that not every child can perform at superior levels from the same method of teaching. When a child does not perform highly due to this reason, it is called a “mismatch”. This often happens in situations where students cannot identify with the course material presented. Most children, especially children of color, in one form or another, experience such adversity in their education. These “mismatches” cause low test scores and low educational drive in the student. This causes an “achievement gap” from the disconnect between the way lessons are structured, the content itself, and the way it is presented (Jabari, 2013, pg. 36).

Achievement gap refers to the difference between the educational performances of different groups of students (Hidden Curriculum, 2014). While this is still a common problem in society, many educators are trying to close the gap and get all students on the same page for success. It is important to know not only the types of achievement gaps faced within schools, but also how they can be handled effectively. One common achievement gap is that of upper-class majority students versus lower-class minority students.

Over the past forty year some aspects of the achievement gap have been ameliorated. For Instance, the black/white achievement gaps in reading and math closed by near 50 percent among students ages 9, 13, and 17 year old (Barton & Coley, 2010). However, the narrowing trend fluctuates and with some gaps in academic attainment growing and shrinking sporadically, and many indices indicated little progress since the late 1980s. There are many areas problematic areas that remain entrenched, wide-ranging and overlapping (Aud, Fox, & KewalRamani, 2010; Ladson-Billings, 2006; Norman, Ault, Bentz, & Meskimen, 2001; Fryer, 2010). What follows in a survey of the various factors associated with the academic achievement gaps, all of which or

The achievement gap is unfortunately the disparity in academic performance of groups of students. The achievement gap has affected students for many years from grades, standardized tests, course selection, and dropout rates. Researchers studied and assessed the measures that exist in academic performance to validate this term we know as the “Achievement Gap”. Why are we still talking about the achievement gap in the 21st century? Researchers and public policy officials are examining the dimensions of the achievement gap in America’s school. As a Wisconsin native, this I get angry because we have the widest achievement gap in the nation. Unfortunately, the lack of addressing the “real problem” will continue to impose heavy and often tragic consequences of colored students more specifically sustaining low socioeconomic classes living in higher poverty areas. Ignoring the systemic issue that affect student academic achievement will only continue to increase the school-to-prison pipeline.

The American education system has an achievement gap. Henfield, Washington and Byrd (2014) defined an achievement gap as a wide margin that separates achievement level. Specifically, the wide margin that separates White students and other cultural groups, such as Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans represents the achievement gap. Henfield, Washington and Byrd (2014) noted that White students traditionally performed at higher academic levels than Black and Hispanic students. The achievement gap that separates White and Black students is frequently discussed (Howard, 2010). However, there are many different theories explaining why the achievement gap exists. Howard (2010) suggested that unequal opportunities create achievement gaps. Therefore, rather than having an achievement gap, we have an opportunity gap that hinders academic achievement.