This study compares trends in participation and performance on mathematics and science Advanced Placement exams for student ethnic subgroups in California high schools over a 6-year period. Results indicate that although growth in participation and performance is evident for all subgroups, the rates of increase differ across groups. As minority participation improves more slowly than the participation of other ethnic subgroups, there will be a continued lack of minorities in mathematics and science careers.
Este estudio compara por subgrupo étnico las tendencias en la participación y la ejecución de matemáticas y ciencias en exámenes de asignatura avanzada en las secundarias de California a través de un período de 6 años. Los resultados indican que aunque el crecimiento en participación y ejecución es evidente en todos los subgrupos, los incrementos difieren a través de los grupos. Debido a que la participación minoritaria mejora más despacio que la participación de otros subgrupos étnicos continuará existiendo una falta de estudiantes minoritarios en las carreras de ciencias y matemáticas.
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