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7 This variable (F1RMAPIP) is from ELS2002 and grouped to represent a level below the standard Algebra II level
that is required by many schools, one level above, and a Pre-Cal/Calculus level. There are a sufficient number of
students in each level for both two and four-year institutions.
8 Used SAT/ACT math test scores that are standardized into ACT scores: ELS2002 variable
9 High score is defined as scoring a 28 or higher. A low score is defined as scoring an 18 or lower. These numbers
correspond to 1 standard deviation from the ACT mean score of 23 of all 4-year college going students.
10 ELS Variable Description: Socio-economic status composite, v.2, BYSES2 was previously named SES2 on the BY
ECB. 1989 GSS occupational prestige scores used instead of 1961
Duncan SEI-version.
11 Bottom quintile of SES, bottom quintile of 10 th grade standardized scores, and Algebra II as the highest level of
math
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