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An Exposition Of The Hierarchical Linear Model On A Nested Data-Set With A Perspective For Nested Effect Discovery And Modeling; A New Metric For Group (Nested) Effect Size Is Proposed., Ralph Shelton
Master of Science in Mathematics
The goal of this paper is to broaden general knowledge on nested data analysis, its problems of dependent data, the unit of analysis problem, and non-random one time only sampling, and look as a novice at how Hierarchical Linear Modelling, HLM, deals with this, and what the advantages of HLM, and shortfalls might be. The paper is a learning curve for the author, with observations along the way noted. That learning experience is shared, so other researchers will have a better understanding of errors arising from off-the-cuff interpretations on nested data, and have a broader view of the structural implications …
Evaluating Developmental Math Courses At Shawnee State University In Predicting Success In Gateway Courses, Blade Tackett, Taylor Tackett
Evaluating Developmental Math Courses At Shawnee State University In Predicting Success In Gateway Courses, Blade Tackett, Taylor Tackett
Master of Science in Mathematics
High school students across the country continue to enroll in universities without the proper mathematical skills and knowledge to be successful in college level mathematics courses. Universities are faced with a challenging question: what do we do with students who are not prepared to take our mathematics courses? For most universities the answer is by placing them in developmental mathematics. The aim is for the students to build a foundation of mathematics that will allow them to succeed in their future college level gateway mathematic courses. However, recent studies are beginning to show that developmental math, while expensive and resource …
Act Score And College Success: A Predictive Study, Zachary T. Shepherd
Act Score And College Success: A Predictive Study, Zachary T. Shepherd
Master of Science in Mathematics
This study analyzed the effectiveness of certain academic and personal factors such as: ACT score, College Credit Plus status, declaration of a STEM major, and the reception of scholarships to predict a student’s academic success in college. Academic success was measured as receiving a passing grade (A – C) in an entry level statistics class. The hypotheses were the higher a students’ ACT score the more likely they would be to succeed and College Credit Plus and STEM students would also be more likely to succeed than those students not enrolled in the programs. After an analysis including 1349 students, …
Finding A Path To Gateway Success: Analyzing The Effectiveness Of Corequisite Remediation, Glen Michael Ragan Jr.
Finding A Path To Gateway Success: Analyzing The Effectiveness Of Corequisite Remediation, Glen Michael Ragan Jr.
Master of Science in Mathematics
As more and more students arrive at college deficient in mathematics skills, colleges and universities are looking for a change in practices for these students. Corequisite remediation is one of the methods being used across the nation. The focus of this study was to compare success rates of students in corequisite gateway courses to students in the standard gateway courses, did these two groups of students complete the follow up course at the same level of success, and did they do as well in the gateway course as students that have traditionally been placed in noncredit bearing remedial courses. Students’ …
Examining The Relationship Between Participating In Clubs Or Sports And Academic Success, Adam Laskos
Examining The Relationship Between Participating In Clubs Or Sports And Academic Success, Adam Laskos
Master of Science in Mathematics
Student academic success is of great importance in our country. We desire our children to succeed and reach their potential at all levels of academics. So investigation has been made into what would help us fuel their success. One area of interest is participation in extracurricular activities. Is this an area that will help propel our students to succeed? Studies have linked extracurricular activity participation to academic success. It is the desire of this study to explore this relationship at Black River Local Schools so as to help inform potential policy decisions. Is there a significant relationship to participation in …
Do Co-Requisite Remedial Math Classes Work? A Study Of Remediation At Mtc., Christopher K. Leimbach
Do Co-Requisite Remedial Math Classes Work? A Study Of Remediation At Mtc., Christopher K. Leimbach
Master of Science in Mathematics
As post-secondary institutions look to reform remediation in mathematics, the concept of co-requisite remediation has been widely discussed. This is especially important for community colleges and other open access institutions who receive a large percentage of students that are not yet ready for the college level material. This study observed two years of students at Marion Technical College who received remediation in one of two styles: pre-requisite and co-requisite remediation. This study looked at a STEM course and Non-STEM course. Using logistic regression the study sought to predict the success of students using the remediation style received among other demographic …
A Conceptual Framework For Equation Solving Strategies, Julius Alex Kosan
A Conceptual Framework For Equation Solving Strategies, Julius Alex Kosan
Master of Science in Mathematics
The subject of elementary algebra, hereafter referred to "algebra", is considered a fundamental skill in the civilized world. Equation solving in particular is one of the most basic skills that is taught in the subject of algebra. While the axioms and inference rules of algebra are well established and agreed upon, the methods of how to employ these axioms and rules are not taught using an explicit system [Bundy 1975]. It is know that when a person attempts to solve an equation they must be, to some degree, using some implicit system to select each new step. It is evident …