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Prior Year’s Predictors of Eighth-Grade Algebra Achievement
- Source :
- Journal of Advanced Academics. 29:249-269
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2018.
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Abstract
- This study examines the power of cognitive and noncognitive variables to predict students’ performance in algebra. We investigated students’ prior year’s assessment scores and demographic characteristics to predict eighth-grade algebra scores. Using California statewide assessment data, we explored predictive factors in three regression models. These analyses reveal that the seventh-grade mathematics test scores account for 61% of the variance in eighth graders’ algebra test scores. Analyzing subscores of the seventh-grade mathematics test, the assessment content focus of rational numbers is a major predictor, contributing 48% of the variance in eighth graders’ algebra test scores. On the other hand, students’ demographic variables show little predictive power for eighth-grade algebra scores. This study provides empirical evidence for understanding the factors that impact a student’s success in learning algebra.
Details
- ISSN :
- 21629536 and 1932202X
- Volume :
- 29
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Advanced Academics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........8b22e7bc84c6df2082a16cec3ec1f787