In conducting this type of study, one must rule out other differences, such as those in family background or those in state education policies that might also affect student performance over time. (educationnext.org)
Data collection is not yet complete, but early results indicate that stereotype threat is present and substantially affects student performances in math. (gse.harvard.edu)
Our results also suggest that years of teaching experience significantly affect student performance. (educationnext.org)