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| Autor/inn/en | Biermann, Carol; Sarinsky, Gary |
|---|---|
| Titel | Analysis of Selected Cognitive Abilities and Other Factors Associated with Achievement in a Biology Preparatory Course and Beyond at an Urban Community College. |
| Quelle | (1987), (22 Seiten)
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Academic Achievement; Biology; College Science; Higher Education; Predictor Variables; Remedial Instruction; Remedial Programs; Science Education; Science Instruction; Skill Development |
| Abstract | This study was undertaken to determine whether a biology preparatory course, given at an urban community college, was helping students to develop the proper skills and background necessary for them to successfully complete follow-up courses in biology. From this case study, it was discovered that only 16% of the initial group of preparatory students enrolled in, and passed a follow-up biology class in anatomy, physiology, or general biology. Examination of the preparatory group, using discriminant analysis ascertained that mathematics score was the principle discriminator between pass/fail groups. A step-wise multiple regression analysis of the variables explaining the preparatory grade showed that mathematics score, reading score, and type of high school degree explained 33% of the variance. Of the students who did pass the preparatory course and enrolled in a follow-up biology class, their preparatory grade was a good predictor of their achievement (measured by follow-up course grade) as determined by multiple regression. (Author) |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
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