A Comparison of Methods Used to Predict Success in Ninth Grade Elementary Algebra
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A Comparison of Methods Used to Predict Success in Ninth Grade Elementary Algebra by Sherry Slade, Master of Science Utah State University, 1969 Major Professor: Dr. Glendon Casto Department: Psychology A study was conducted at North Cache Junior High School in Richmond, Utah, during the 1967-68 school year to determine an effective method of predicting which students would be able t o succeed in algebra in the ninth grade. Eighth grade marks in mathematics, two algebra aptitude test scores, and student selfsuccess ratings were compared with the final algebra grades to determine the best single predictor of success in algebra and to determine the best combined predictors of success. The best single predictor of success in algebra was the student's final mark in eighth grade mathematics. The best combined predictors of success included the eighth grade marks in mathematics and the Survey Test of Algebra Aptitude scores.
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Comparison of Methods Used to Predict Success in Ninth Grade Elementary Algebra
A Comparison of Methods Used to Predict Success in Ninth Grade Elementary Algebra by Sherry Slade, Master of Science Utah State University, 1969 Major Professor: Dr. Glendon Casto Department: Psychology A study was conducted at North Cache Junior High School in Richmond, Utah, during the 1967-68 school year to determine an effective method of predicting which students would be able to succeed i...
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