Date of Award:
5-1969
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Glendon Casto
Committee
Glendon Casto
Committee
David Stone
Committee
Whorton Allen
Abstract
A study was conducted at North Cache Junior High School in Richmond, Utah, during the 1967-68 school year to determine an effective method of predicting which students would be able to succeed in algebra in the ninth grade. Eighth grade marks in mathematics, two algebra aptitude test scores, and student self-success ratings were compared with the final algebra grades to determine the best single predictor of success in algebra and to determine the best combined predictors of success.
The best single predictor of success in algebra was the student's final mark in eighth grade mathematics. The best combined predictors of success included the eighth grade marks in mathematics and the Survey Test of Algebra Aptitude scores.
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Recommended Citation
Slade, Sherry, "A Comparison of Methods Used to Predict Success in Ninth Grade Elementary Algebra" (1969). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 5638.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/5638
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