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ERIC Number: EJ280042
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-May
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Relationship of Student Characteristics and Student Performance in Science as Viewed by Meta-Analysis Research.
Fleming, M. Lynette; Malone, Mark R.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v20 n5 p481-95 May 1983
Relationships of student characteristics to student performance/attitudes were explored by meta-analysis for studies for years 1960-1981. Six characteristics (general ability, language ability, mathematics ability, socio-economic status, sex, and race) were selected for inclusion in the study. Indicates strong positive relationships between general/language/mathematics ability and achievement and attitude measures. (JN)
Descriptors: Ability, Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Ability, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Race, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Sex, Socioeconomic Status, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Meta Analysis; Science Education Research