Predictors of Performance on the Mathematics Test of the Pre-Professional Skills Tests [microform] / Deborah G. Duke and John Richard Duke
- Bib ID:
- 5517471
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Duke, Deborah G
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED318769
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1990
- 32 p.
- Summary:
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This study assessed whether there was any relationship between scores on the mathematics section of the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) and selected possible predictors of performance for 118 students at Harding University in Searcy (Arkansas) who took the PPST between January 1, and October 1, 1989. Focus was on providing information that could help universities identify high-risk education majors who may need special assistance. Possible predictor variables were: (1) scores on the American College Testing (ACT) Program tests; (2) sex; (3) race; (4) academic major; (5) grade point average (GPA); (6) age; (7) semester grades in Mathematics 115; and (8) previous PPST scores. Significant correlations were found between PPST mathematics scores and ACT composite scores, ACT mathematics scores, ACT English scores, ACT social studies scores, ACT natural science scores, GPA, and semester grades in Mathematics 115. The failing rate for education majors (30.4%) was significantly higher than that for other majors. No significant differences were found for age and sex. Failing rates for race were not computed because of a lack of non-Caucasian students. For those who repeated the examination, there was no significant difference between test and retest means. A regression equation was developed for the prediction of PPST mathematics scores at Harding University from ACT composite and mathematics scores. Suggestions for further research include a study of using an ACT cut-off score to exempt students from the PPST mathematics examination and a study of intervention programs for students at risk of failing the PPST mathematics examination. (SLD)
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- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Age Differences
- College Students
- Education Majors
- Grade Point Average
- Grades (Scholastic)
- Higher Education
- Mathematics Tests
- Performance Factors
- Predictive Measurement
- Predictor Variables
- Racial Differences
- Regression (Statistics)
- Sex Differences
- Pre Professional Skills Tests
- American College Testing Program Harding College AR
- Other authors/contributors:
- Duke, John Richard, author
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Published
- Publication date:
- 1990
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