The Performance of Students From the Black Community in Department Exams in the Quebec Sector in 1994, 1995, 1996

This article discusses the results of various sub-groups of Quebec students from the Black community (originating from the West Indies or Africa and having French, English or Creole as their maternal language) who started high-school in the French or English sector in 1994,1995 or 1996, on various d...

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Published in:Journal of international migration and integration 2006-07, Vol.7 (3), p.301-326
Main Authors: McAndrew, Marie, Ledent, Jacques, Ait-Said, Rachid
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Black Community
Canada
English Language
Minority Groups
Physical Sciences
Quebec
Socioeconomic Factors
Students
Teaching
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Summary:This article discusses the results of various sub-groups of Quebec students from the Black community (originating from the West Indies or Africa and having French, English or Creole as their maternal language) who started high-school in the French or English sector in 1994,1995 or 1996, on various departmental exams: history, physical sciences, written French and written English, language of instruction or second language, depending on the sector. The authors begin by presenting the socio-demographic, educational, and socio-economic profile of the population under study. The performance of the various sub-groups within each sector is then discussed and certain elements are put forward to explain the differences encountered. Finally, the authors add some concluding remarks about the potential contribution of the research, especially as it regards the identification of factors influencing schooling outcomes of visible minorities, both in Quebec and in other Canadian provinces. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1488-3473