This presentation covers the topic of the Achievement Gap in education.

1. Macala Beltran, Madison Dancisin, Dasey DiElmo, Meghan Kneringer,
Abby Pasake

2. Achievement Gap Defined
● Refers to an observed
difference in academic
performance among student
groups, especially as defined
by socioeconomic status,
race, ethnicity, or gender

3. Age Dominance - K to 12
● Biases
● Negative
Stereotyping
● Classroom
Environment

5. Goal
Providing
students with
the tools
necessary to
enhance their
experience
Personalizing
education

6. Usage in the Classroom
Forming groups with
different levels and
capabilities
Benchmarks/
Tracking progress
Parent
Involvement

7. Impact on Educators
● Pressure put on educators to
successfully close the gap
● Approaches in teaching methods
○ Negative/Positive
● No Child Left Behind Act 2001
○ provides money for extra
educational assistance for poor
children in return for
improvements in their academic
progress.

8. Closing the Achievement Gap

9. References
What Matters for Student Achievement: Updating Coleman on the influence of families and schools. (2016, June 06). Retrieved
from https://www.educationnext.org/what-matters-for-student-achievement/
Venkatesh, K. (n.d.). 6 Things Any Teacher Can Do to Help Close the Achievement Gap. Retrieved from
https://blog.thinkcerca.com/things-teachers-can-do-to-close-achievement-gap
https://youtu.be/iJtMlS8Gk_I