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ERIC Number: EJ415161
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-203X
Impact of a Study Skills Course on Probationary Students' Academic Performance.
Lipsky, Sally A.; Ender, Steven C. I.
Journal of the Freshman Year Experience, v2 n1 p7-15 1990
Second-semester college freshmen (n=354) on academic probation participating in a one-credit study skills course had statistically significant improvements in grade point average, academic hours attempted, and academic hours earned during the same semester. Differences persisted after one and two years, and retention data also favored the treatment. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Probationary Period, Student Experience, Study Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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