Exploring the role of institutional agent related social capital on immigrant students' enrollment in advanced mathematics courses: A hierarchical analysis

dc.contributor.advisor I, Ji Yeong
dc.contributor.advisor Van Dusen, Ben
dc.contributor.advisor Gansemer-Topf, Anne
dc.contributor.advisor Foegen, Anne
dc.contributor.advisor Appelgate, Mollie H
dc.contributor.author Erden, Coskun
dc.contributor.department School of Education
dc.date.accessioned 2024-06-05T22:09:23Z
dc.date.available 2024-06-05T22:09:23Z
dc.date.issued 2024-05
dc.date.updated 2024-06-05T22:09:23Z
dc.description.abstract This study examines the factors influencing immigrant students' enrollment in advanced mathematics courses during their high school years in the United States. Using data from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), this research investigates the role of institutional agent-related social capital (IARSC), immigrant generational status, English language learner (ELL) status, gender, socioeconomic status (SES), and school location in immigrant students' likelihood of taking advanced mathematics courses. Hierarchical logistic regression is utilized to analyze the data, allowing for a comprehensive examination of the relationships between the variables. The findings reveal significant associations between institutional agent-related social capital (IARSC) and immigrant students' enrollment in advanced mathematics courses. Higher IARSC scores are associated with an increased likelihood of enrollment, emphasizing the significance of resources and support teachers and counselors provide in fostering students' engagement with advanced mathematics coursework. Additionally, the analysis reveals variations in the influence of immigrant generation status and ELL status on the association between IARSC and enrollment in advanced mathematics courses. First-generation and second-generation immigrant students demonstrate higher likelihoods of enrollment than third and higher-generation students, highlighting the significance of generational status in shaping educational paths. Furthermore, ELL status is negatively related to taking advanced mathematics courses, indicating additional challenges ELLs face in accessing such coursework. SES and school location also play significant roles in students' enrollment decisions. While this study makes valuable contributions, it is subject to limitations due to its reliance on secondary data not tailored explicitly for studying advanced mathematics course enrollment. Future research should incorporate variables reflecting cumulative credits from advanced mathematics courses and examine how students' attitudes, parental aspirations, and racial or ethnic backgrounds intersect with enrollment decisions. Nevertheless, this research offers significant insights into the factors influencing immigrant students' enrollment in advanced mathematics courses, providing practical guidance for fostering educational equity and inclusivity within this diverse population. Keywords: Immigrant students, advanced mathematics courses, institutional agent-related social capital, generational status, English language learner (ELL), gender, socioeconomic status (SES), school location, High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), hierarchical logistic regression.
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dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31274/td-20240617-127
dc.identifier.uri https://dr.lib.iastate.edu/handle/20.500.12876/arY4LxAv
dc.language.iso en
dc.language.rfc3066 en
dc.subject.disciplines Mathematics education en_US
dc.subject.keywords Advanced mathematics courses en_US
dc.subject.keywords Immigrant students en_US
dc.subject.keywords Social capital en_US
dc.title Exploring the role of institutional agent related social capital on immigrant students' enrollment in advanced mathematics courses: A hierarchical analysis
dc.type dissertation en_US
dc.type.genre dissertation en_US
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thesis.degree.discipline Mathematics education en_US
thesis.degree.grantor Iowa State University en_US
thesis.degree.level dissertation $
thesis.degree.name Doctor of Philosophy en_US
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