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ERIC Number: EJ628149
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1011-3487
Academic Performance of English First and Second-Language Students: A Retrospective Appraisal.
Miller, R.; Bradbury, J.; Acutt, K.
South African Journal of Higher Education, v15 n1 p147-53 2001
Investigated the long-term academic effects of a first-year foundation course designed to enhance the academic performance of university students. Found that third-year academic performance is not simply a function of initial language and mathematics competence levels; those who improved performance in the foundation course tended to perform well as third-year students. (EV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Compensatory Education, English (Second Language), Longitudinal Studies, Program Effectiveness, Transitional Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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