Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Clarence Johnson (CJ), PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.

1. IMPACT OF HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS CURRICULA ON THE MATHEMATICS TAKS EXIT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS Presented By Clarence Johnson September, 2007 Dissertation Chair: William Allan Kritsonis,PhD Dissertation Proposal Defense

7. New Jersey Mathematics Curriculum Framework High Expectations in Mathematics for All Students The Significance of Mathematics Core Curriculum Content Standards Identifying Equity Concerns in Districts and Schools Challenging All Students to Maximize Their Achievement Overcoming Barriers to Equity

8. New Jersey Mathematics Curriculum Framework Investigate Core Curriculum Content Standards Investigate High Expectations in Mathematics for All Students Identify 6 High Schools Mathematics TAKS Exit-Level Passing and Failure Rates of African American Students Survey 27 Counselors for Mathematics Placement of 8 th and 9 th Grades African American Students

32. Data Analysis Correlational Method using Post Hoc Data TAKS Raw Scores Eighth and Ninth Grades Students enrolled in track 1 or track 2 Statistic Dependent Variables Independent Variables

36. Data Analysis Descriptive Documentation Counselors’ Responses Survey Questions Statistic Dependent Variables Independent Variables