Cuba's Academic Performance in Comparative Perspective

Carnoy and Marshall examine cross-national testing data collected in the late 1990s, data that include information on achievement, family background, and classroom/school conditions of third and fourth graders. They suggest that family social capital and collective social capital are each important...

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Published in:Comparative education review 2005-05, Vol.49 (2), p.230
Main Authors: Carnoy, Martin, Marshall, Jeffery
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Comparative studies
Educational Environment
Elementary school students
Grade 4
Language Tests
Outcomes of Education
Social capital
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Summary:Carnoy and Marshall examine cross-national testing data collected in the late 1990s, data that include information on achievement, family background, and classroom/school conditions of third and fourth graders. They suggest that family social capital and collective social capital are each important in explaining academic achievement differences among countries, especially when contexts vary significantly. They also estimate the influence of context on student achievement and distinguish this influence from the effects of students' family backgrounds and school resource.
ISSN:0010-4086
1545-701X
DOI:10.2307/3542164