The Effects of Perceptions of Teacher Equity on Students' Outcomes in Mathematics

• In Event: 68.054 - Perspectives on Equity and Mathematics Education

Abstract

This study utilizes data for 9th graders from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 to examine how perceptions of the extent to which their math teachers are equitable impacts subsequent changes in students’ math test scores and views about math utility. We find that net of all control variables, teacher equity positively and significantly predicts both an increase in students’ math test scores and perceptions of math utility in the 11th grade. Preliminary results indicate that the effects of teacher equity on math test scores are greatest among Black and Hispanic boys, while the effects on math utility are strongest for Hispanic boys. Thus, results offer promising evidence that teacher equity may have the greatest impact for minority males.

Authors

• Karisma Morton, The University of Texas-Austin

• Catherine C. Riegle-Crumb, The University of Texas

• Jenny Buontempo, University of Texas-Austin