ERIC Number: EJ1130188
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0894-3907
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Mathematics Readiness of First-Year University Students
Atuahene, Francis; Russell, Tammy A.
Journal of Developmental Education, v39 n3 p12-20, 32 Spr 2016
The majority of high school students, particularly underrepresented minorities (URMs) from low socioeconomic backgrounds are graduating from high school less prepared academically for advanced-level college mathematics. Using 2009 and 2010 course enrollment data, several statistical analyses (multiple linear regression, Cochran Mantel Haenszel [CMH] Chi-square test, and independent t-test) were conducted to examine students' readiness in select college mathematics courses in a four-year public university in the United States. A multiple regression analysis shows that SAT-Math scores marginally contribute to students' performance in college-level mathematics. The CMH?[superscript 2][subscript MH] test shows a statistically significant difference in the row means score between male and female students and regular and special admitted students. The results of the independent t-test shows significant difference between majority White and URMs' performance in select math courses.
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Mathematics, Readiness, Multiple Regression Analysis, College Entrance Examinations, Mathematics Tests, Scores, Statistical Significance, Gender Differences, Racial Differences, White Students, Minority Group Students, Disproportionate Representation, Prior Learning, Predictor Variables, Mathematics Achievement, Student Placement, Grade Point Average, Regression (Statistics), Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test)
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