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Predicting Academic Achievement In Undergraduate Statistics Courses Using The Grit Gauge, Brittany Barbush
Predicting Academic Achievement In Undergraduate Statistics Courses Using The Grit Gauge, Brittany Barbush
Master of Science in Mathematics
Higher education institutions strive to make accurate predictions regarding student achievement. These predictions can lead to productive admissions policies, better initial course placements, greater retention rates, and ultimately higher graduation rates. Current research suggests that cognitive and non-cognitive factors can predict academic success. Using a multiple measures system can provide the most encompassing assessment method for potential student success. Grit is a non-cognitive factor that has recently gained the attention of researchers in its ability to predict success. Grit can be described as a dispositional personality trait that enables an individual to achieve long-term goals despite difficulties that may arise. …
Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Predictors Of Academic Success In Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, Amy Lamb
Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Predictors Of Academic Success In Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, Amy Lamb
Master of Science in Mathematics
The changes in student demographics and course modality led the researcher to examine cognitive and non-cognitive predictors of academic success in undergraduate mathematics courses. Linear regression analyses were used to determine if ACT and mathematics subscore, high school grade point average, GRIT Gauge® score, age and socioeconomic status were significant predictors of academic success in undergraduate mathematics courses. The results indicated that only high school grade point average was a significant predictor of academic success. In addition, independent samples t-tests were used to determine if there was a statistically significant difference in the mean GRIT® score between STEM and non-STEM …