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ERIC Number: EJ817873
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1046-6819
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The Impact of Tutoring Attendance on the GPAs of Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities
Lock, Robin H.; Layton, Carol A.
Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, v15 n2 p55-60 2008
This study examined the relationship between GPAs and attendance at individualized tutoring sessions for 530 students with learning disabilities enrolled in a student support program. Student GPA and attendance records for individualized tutoring sessions identified two groups: four or fewer and five or more no shows over a nine-semester period. The results indicated that students in the four or fewer group consistently produced higher semester GPAs than those in the five or more group with 61% of the first group achieving a GPA of 2.5 or better. Interviews with the Center Administration provided insight into three areas reported by students as impacting their overall academic progress including: (a) the improved ability to understand and master content of particular course offerings; (b) improved study preparation skills; and, (c) overall increase in the study session quality. The study results linked individualized tutoring and additional supplementary support services with higher academic achievement. (Contains 3 figures.)
Learning Disabilities Association of America. 4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Tel: 412-341-1515; Fax: 412-344-0224; e-mail: info@ldaamerica.org; Web site: http://www.ldaamerica.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
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