From High School Access to Postsecondary Success: An Exploratory Study of the Impact of High-Rigor Coursework

Morgan, Thomas Lee; Zakhem, Diana; Cooper, Wendy Loloff

doi:10.3390/educsci8040191

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“…This study is one of the first of its kind to conduct an intersectional analysis of AP Chemistry coursetaking and achievement in precollege settings. This work is consequential given the importance of high school coursework in predicting postsecondary STEM persistence, degree completion, and socioeconomic advancement. − The identification of these disparities may inform systemic efforts to reduce inequities in precollege STEM access and performance.…”

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“…Researchers and education policy makers at all levels (federal, state, local) have prioritized college preparation and workforce readiness, highlighting the importance of rigorous high school coursework . Research has shown college enrollment and degree completion are more likely for students who have taken advanced coursework in science and mathematics in high school. − Students taking advanced precollege coursework also have higher earnings after graduation, regardless of race . Chemistry is considered a rigorous high school course that prepares students for college-level coursework, yet just 70% of high school students complete a chemistry course before graduation .…”

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Intersectional Analysis of Advanced Placement Chemistry Enrollment and Performance by Gender and Ethnicity

2022

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Research has shown that student access and achievement in advanced precollege chemistry has been largely inequitable when considering certain demographic factors. In this nonexperimental observational study, an intersectional analysis of ethnicity and gender was utilized to examine United States student participation and performance (N = 146,610) in Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry during the 2019 examination administration. The theoretical framework was based upon the intersectional hypothesis, which suggests that intersectional groups may have unique roles in social hierarchies; exploring disparities in the performance of these groups may inform policies and practices in advanced chemistry study in precollege settings. Methods included chi square goodness of fit and analysis of variance with post hoc Games-Howell tests. Results indicated that access to AP Chemistry was statistically equitable across gender, but large disparities existed among ethnic and intersectional groups (ethnicity × gender) in terms of access. Ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM were underrepresented in AP Chemistry participation. Intersectional groups showed differences in performance with a medium to large effect size. Women of color had the highest failure rates, followed by men of color, suggesting that widescale interventions are necessary to improve preparation for advanced chemistry, acquisition of chemistry knowledge and skills, and a reduction in the achievement gap in AP Chemistry performance. Implications for policy and practice are discussed.

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Intersectional Analysis of Advanced Placement Chemistry Enrollment and Performance by Gender and Ethnicity

2022

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“…Readiness in the context of college and career readiness has been determined to be a critical measure, and factors such as involvement in high-rigor courses in a secondary curriculum are linked to outcomes in college enrollment, persistence, and graduation. Studies show that participation in college preparatory coursework and gateway courses, has a direct correlation with postsecondary outcomes [5]. These secondary preparatory courses also provide an opportunity for students to apply skills associated with time management, stress management, and how to study [5].…”

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“…Studies show that participation in college preparatory coursework and gateway courses, has a direct correlation with postsecondary outcomes [5]. These secondary preparatory courses also provide an opportunity for students to apply skills associated with time management, stress management, and how to study [5]. Secondary preparation courses and gateway courses and the measures associated with them have become important measures for student's college and career readiness, although additional research is needed to look further at various types of education institutions and career opportunities.…”

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Considerations on United States Navy Infrastructure Readiness

Summers¹

2019

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The purpose of this qualitative grounded theory study was to examine the definition of infrastructure readiness in terms of Navy laboratories, and to define the best criteria or approach for effectively managing readiness to meet changing technical mission requirements. Through semi structured interviews with leadership about their perceived definition of infrastructure readiness and perceived adequacy of the current model, clarity emerged on the criteria for adequately defining, measuring, and assessing Navy laboratory infrastructure readiness. This will allow further evaluation of the existing system and identification of any gaps or risks. The primary goal of this study was to create an accurate definition of Navy laboratory infrastructure readiness, and subsequently, the key attributes to that readiness. The second goal of the study was to research other readiness systems to assess their readiness elements, and measures to determine the applicability to Navy laboratories and the feasibility of adaption of their systems for Navy laboratory use. The third and the final goal of the study was to further research on how to utilize existing models and systems in other areas to apply to any gaps identified through the interview process of the qualitative study. The study found that infrastructure readiness is viewed holistically as an environment to perform work, and includes items outside the technical definition of infrastructure, to include items like space, laboratory equipment, and processes, and that there are significant gaps in the existing Navy infrastructure readiness systems to manage many of these areas. In addition, two management system approaches emerged, tactical and strategic. Tactical management is focused on real-time management of systems to ensure a readiness state, while strategic management is more of a capacity management system to ensure adequate capacity when needed.

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“…Course‐taking can be described using the quantity (i.e., the number of credits received) and the quality (how advanced the course is) of the courses taken (Adelman, 2006). Studies show that both the quantity and quality of academic courses completed in high school are strong predictors of secondary and postsecondary attainment and success (Adelman, 2006; Leow et al., 2004; Long et al., 2012; Morgan et al., 2018).…”

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Does It Matter How the Rigor of High School Coursework Is Measured? Gaps in Coursework Among Students and Across Grades

Ogut,

Yee,

Circi

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Educational Measurement

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Research shows that the intensity of high school course‐taking is related to postsecondary outcomes. However, there are various approaches to measuring the intensity of students’ course‐taking. This study presents new measures of coursework intensity that rely on differing levels of quantity and quality of coursework. We used these new indices to provide a current description of variations in high school course‐taking across grades and student subgroups using a nationally representative dataset, the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009. Results showed that for measures emphasizing the quality of coursework the gaps in coursework among underserved students were larger and there was less upward movement in rigor across grades.

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From High School Access to Postsecondary Success: An Exploratory Study of the Impact of High-Rigor Coursework

Cited by 11 publications

References 39 publications

Intersectional Analysis of Advanced Placement Chemistry Enrollment and Performance by Gender and Ethnicity

Intersectional Analysis of Advanced Placement Chemistry Enrollment and Performance by Gender and Ethnicity

Considerations on United States Navy Infrastructure Readiness

Does It Matter How the Rigor of High School Coursework Is Measured? Gaps in Coursework Among Students and Across Grades

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