Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- United States

Abstract Black and Hispanic students are underrepresented in financially stable STEM careers (National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2015). One reason for the lack of representation in STEM careers is limited access to higher-track mathematics and science courses for minority students. It is necessary to study the mathematics tracking system, students’ motivation to achieve, teacher perceptions, and implicit teacher bias to have a clear pathway toward equity in mathematics...