Equality and Equity
Calculating Equity Gaps
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Consequences of Equity Interventions
Data Frameworks
100

According to the Center for Urban Education, this term reflects the perspective that we will live in an equal world. 

Equality

100

This term is used to describe the process of segmenting data in such way to examine outcomes for different groups, such as by race, gender, or age.

Data Disaggregation

100

Negative PPG-1 values may be indicative of _____ impact

Disproportionate Impact

100

This is a term used to describe the notion that gains for one group can only be obtained at the expense of another. 

Zero-Sum

100

A term used to describe explanations for inequities that are typically grounded in what racially minoritized groups lack

Deficit-Mindedness

200

According to the Center for Urban Education, this term reflects a focus only on bringing more students into an already unequal pathway (or society).

Diversity

200

This term is used to denote gaps in success or achievement for specific student populations, such as Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx students -- gaps that likely stem from inequitable practices, policies, and approaches to student support.

Disproportionate Impact

200

This disproportionate impact method reflects a focus on representational equity; that is, on the extent to which the representation of a given subgroup is similar within a successful population as compared to the entire student population.

Proportionality Index (PI)

200

A term used to describe the result of interventions that exacerbate or create equity gaps.

Rising Tide

200

A term used to describe explanations for inequity that are race-neutral and don't consider the impact of race on learning experience

All-Student Centeredness

300

According to the Center for Urban Education, this term reflects the focus on redirecting resources to address unequal pathways; that is, to fixing systemic barriers that racially minoritized students face in achieving their educational goals. 

Equity

300

This disproportionate impact method is based on the notion of comparing the outcomes of one subgroup of students (e.g., Hispanic/Latinx) to the outcomes of all remaining subgroups.

Percentage Point Gap Minus One (PPG-1)

300

PPG-1 values exceeding this threshold are considered to be indicative of disproportionate impact

Margin of Error

300

In a book titled, "The Sum of Us," this author argues that we can overcome a zero-sum mentality by recognizing that we can all reap the rewards of a our great society.

Heather McGhee

300

A term used to describe explanations for inequity that are race-conscious and focus on how an institution is contributing to the observed gaps.

Equity-Mindedness

400

The statement, "I care about all students equally," is consistent with this term.

Equality

400

This commonly used student achievement metric is based upon the number of grades earned rather than on the number of individual students

Course Success Rate (also Course Completion rate)

400

Either of these digital tools are ones you can use to readily determine the presence of disproportionate impact

PPG-1 Calculator or DI Calculator

400

_____ and ______ are two terms that are often confounded in the context of evaluating the impact of interventions on students outcomes

Success & Equity

400

This framework offers practitioners agency to address inequities and helps to refocus the attention on critical self-reflection of current practices, programs, policies, structures, and culture

Equity-Minded Sensemaking

500

This term reflects an emphasis on eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in outcomes and experiences through examination of revision of practices, policies, and structures that contribute to equity gaps

Racial Equity

500

This number largely determines the value of the margin of error when conducting PPG-1 analyses

Cohort Count (or number of observations)

500

This numerical criterion is typically used to identify disproportionate impact using the Proportionality Index

0.85

500

This campus launched the Graduation Initiative 2025--an ambitious plan to increase graduation rates and eliminate equity gaps in degree completion

California State University

500

Identifying an issue, gathering data to better understand the issue, evaluating the progress of implemented solutions, and launching data-informed change are all aspects of this paradigm 

Equity Inquiry Process/Paradigm

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