Relative Validity of the Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test in the Prediction of Girls' and Boys' Grades in First-Year Algebra

1985 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald S. Hanna ◽  
Joan L. Sonnenschein
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
First Year ◽  
Relative Validity ◽  
Eighth Grade Students

The relative predictive validity of girls' and boys' success in algebra is examined. Eighth-grade students took the Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test. These prognosis test scores were correlated with grades that 519 girls and 421 boys subsequently earned in first-year algebra. Algebra grades of girls proved to be more predictable than those of boys ( p <.05). Comparison of the present findings with those of an earlier study suggest that no changes during a 14-year period in the differential predictive validity of the sexes is evident. Implications for counselors and teachers are drawn and discussed.

Using Active Learning Strategies to Motivate Students

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Kimberly R. Boyer
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
First Year ◽  
Mathematical Connections ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Active Learning Strategies

Icouldn't believe my ears when i heard a colleague make this statement during my first year of teaching: “Eighth grade is the year that the students' brains are turned off.” Was it true? Were eighth-grade students really that hopeless? In my early years of teaching, I was on a mission to be the best mathematics teacher I could be by incorporating problem solving, reasoning, communication, and mathematical connections into each lesson. I wanted to take time to involve my students personally so that they could see how mathematics directly affects their lives. However, I quickly learned that there is “no one way to be a topnotch teacher” (Harmin 1998, p. 2).

How Big is Your Foot?

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 476-481
Author(s):  
Suzanne Levin Weinberg
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Real World ◽  
Upper Elementary ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
First Year ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
School Grades ◽  
First Year Teacher ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Elementary And Middle School

Concepts relating to fractions and measurement are difficult for students in the upper elementary and middle school grades to grasp (Bright and Heoffner 1993; Coburn and Shulte 1986; Levin 1998; Thompson 1994; Thompson and Van de Walle 1985; Witherspoon 1993). As a first-year teacher, I learned the value of relating difficult concepts, especially abstract concepts, to students' real-world experiences. The “How Big Is Your Foot?” project grew out of a question that I asked my eighth-grade students during my first year of teaching. We had just finished studying conversions in the metric system and had begun working with conversions in the customary system. As a warmup question, I asked my students to describe the distance from my desk to the door of the classroom. I wrote their responses on the chalkboard as they called out estimates: 1 meter, 60 meters, 25 feet, 300 inches, 300 centimeters.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN USING PAIRED CONJUNCTION IN SIMPLE SENTENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Marini Marini ◽  
Melda Yeni ◽  
Samsul Amri
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Simple Sentence ◽  
Class A ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Good Score ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Number Of Classes

The goal of this research is to know the students' ability in using paired conjunction in a simple sentence. Based on the limitation of the problem, the researchers limit the problem in using paired conjunction just focuses on the use of not only ..... but also, both ..... and, either ..... or, and neither ..... nor. Before doing the research, the researchers observed to know the number of classes in the eighth grade of SMP PGRI Tembilahan. The number of eighth-grade students just consists of one class, namely Class A. The population of this research was all of the eighth-grade students because the sample of population less than 100 the researcher used total sampling technique. The researchers used a quantitative method to get the data needed. The research instrument is tested and collected by students’ test scores where they were asked to identify the paired conjunction in a simple sentence with the total correct paired conjunction (30). So that, each correct paired conjunction was scored by 3.3. Based on the result of the test, the mean score of their ability in using paired conjunction is 70.62. It is categorized good level, which includes in the interval 61-80. Where there are no students who got in a very good score, five students obtained a good score and there is no gained in enough, poor, and very poor score. So, based on that explanation, it can be concluded that their ability in using paired conjunction in the simple sentence at eighth grade of SMP PGRI Tembilahan include in the average was enough and understanding to use paired conjunction.

scholarly journals Predictive validity of a Uniform Entrance Test for the health professionals

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahila Ali ◽  
Syeda Kausar Ali ◽  
Azam Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Health Science ◽  
First Year ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Entrance Test

Objective: To investigate the predictive validity of Uniform Entrance Test for academic performance in the first two years in various health science degree programs. Methods: A retrospective analysis of admissions data and academic performance of students admitted in under-graduate programs of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy of three cohorts was taken. The independent and dependent variables were entry test scores and semester scores respectively. Spearman’s Correlation co-efficient was computed to determine the association between entrance test scores and semester scores for three groups. Results: Majority of the students were from the MBBS degree program (61%) with majority of female students (65%) in all three programs. In MBBS the highest correlation coefficient between entry test and semester scores was observed for semester one rs = 0.334 and lowest in semester four rs= 0.208. In BDS degree program both highest and lowest correlations were in semester one. In the Pharm-D degree program, a significant correlation was only seen in cohort 1 but not in the subsequent cohorts. Conclusion: The uniform entrance test has an incremental predictive validity for the MBBS and BDS programs as compared to Pharm-D. Better performance in the entrance test predicts higher semester scores and more likelihood of achieving higher scores in the first year as compared to the second year. How to cite this:Ali R, Ali SK, Afzal A. Predictive validity of a Uniform Entrance Test for the health professionals. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(2):---------.   doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.2.334 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF STUDENTS’ PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPH AS MEDIA IN TEACHING WRITING ABILITY IN SMPN 1 WAWOTOBI

Prosodi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Hasriati Hasriati ◽  
Asri Nofa Rama
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Conventional Instruction ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of study is to examine whether significant differences exist in students’ pretest and posttest writing ability as a result of experiencing student’s personal photograph as media and to examine whether significant differences in students’ test scores exist between those attending personal photograph as media and those experiencing conventional instruction without media at the eighth students grade in SMPN 1 Wawotobi. The population of this research was the entire the eighth grade students of SMPN 1 Wawotobi who enrolled in academic year 2016/2017. The data were obtained from students’ pre-test and posttest scores. The pre-test was given before the treatment applied and the posttest is given after the treatment finished. The finding revealed that significant differences exist in students’ pretest and posttest writing ability as a result of experiencing instruction using personal photograph as media, p (.000) 0.05. The finding also indicated that significant differences in students’ test scores exist between those attending personal photograph as media and those experiencing conventional instruction p (.000) 0.05. In light of all these findings, students’ personal photograph significantly affected students’ writing ability. Keywords: Personal Photograph, Writing Ability, Effect

Joan Armistead, Coach of First MATHCOUNTS National Champions

1985 ◽  
Vol 78 (7) ◽  
pp. 508-511
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
First Year ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
National Champions

Mathcounts is a nationwide competition for seventh- and eighth- grade students. NCTM participated in developing the MATHCOUNTS materials and is one of five major sponsors. The Editorial Panel of the Mathematics Teacher felt that an interview with Joan Armistead, the coach of the team to win highest honors in the first year of the competition, would be interesting to readers.

Affective Responses and School Achievement among Eighth Grade Boys and Girls

1974 ◽  
Vol 38 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1295-1301 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. White ◽  
John McConnell
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
School Achievement ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Achievement Test Scores ◽  
Factor I ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
And Mathematics

In a small rural community, 267 eighth grade students completed the Junior Index of Motivation as well as the California Achievement Test and the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills in reading and mathematics. Significant small to moderate correlations ( P < .01) between the total motivational scale scores and achievement test scores were observed. Factor I, labeled “General Adequacy,” in the motivational scale seemed to contribute most to the achievement test scores.

ENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN AKTIF COURSE REVIEW HORAY TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR BIOLOGI SISWA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 10 BATAM

SIMBIOSA ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramses Ramses ◽  
Nurhaty Purnama Sari ◽  
Harni Lainy Br.Bakkara
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
T Test ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Homogeneity Test ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Biology Learning

This study aims to know the influence of active learning model Course Review Horay to biology learning outcomes at eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 10 Batam academic year 2013/2014. This research design is  randomized experiment using posttest only control-group design. The study population is all the eighth grade students of  SMP Negeri 10 Batam with reached population consist of 7 classes. The sampling technique using a simple random sampling. Samples were selected class VIII5 as control class and VIII8 as experiment class. The instrument  that use in this research is the form of the test. Requirement have been in the form of normality and homogeneity test, which showed that normal and homogeneous data. Technique of data analysis conducted by the t test. The result analysis of data using the t test showed the tvalue 3.01 and ttable is 2.00 (tvalue > ttable). The results showed that the active learning result model Course Review Horay give effect to increase student learning outcomes from the average of the experimental class 82,57 and control class 76,04. Thus, the hypothesis put forward acceptable significance level (α = 0.05). Thus, it can be concluded that the using of active learning model Course Review Horay influential on learning outcomes of biology at eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 10 Batam. Keywords: Course Review Horay, Biology Learning Outcomes.

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