1996 Science Performance Standards Endnotes -- National and Regional Comparisons

1 It was not possible to accurately estimate the standard error associated with the percentage of Blacks and American Indians at or above the Advanced level for all three grades, and for Hispanics at or above Advanced in grade 4. Therefore, differences between these groups and other racial/ethnic groups for these grades and achievement levels are not discussed. 2 McKenzie, F. D., "Educational Strategies for the 1990's," in The state of Black America (New York: National Urban League, Inc., 1991); Swinton, D. H., "The Economic Status of African Americans: Permanent Poverty and Inequity," in The state of Black America (New York: National Urban League, Inc., 1991). 3 Public Law 103-382. (1994). Improving America's schools act. Washington, DC. 4 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Compensatory Education Programs, Improving basic programs operated by local education agencies (Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, 1996). 5 U.S. General Services Administration, Catalog of federal domestic assistance (Washington, DC: Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, 1995). 6 It was not possible to accurately estimate the standard error associated with the percentage of eligible students at or above the Advanced level for grade 12. Therefore, differences between eligible and non-eligible groups at the Advanced level for grade 12 are not discussed.