Promoting Student Success in Statistics Courses by Tapping Diverse Cognitive Abilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-145
Author(s):  
Erin Morris Miller
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Statistics Course ◽  
Psychology Majors ◽  
Statistics Courses

Skill in statistical analysis and interpretation are key areas of expertise for psychology majors seeking graduate school admittance and future employment. However, students can be reluctant to engage in their statistics course and may struggle to find success. One possible way to increase engagement and student learning is to teach in a way that taps multiple areas of cognitive ability through organizing instruction according to Robert Sternberg’s theory of triarchic intelligence. This approach to instruction has been shown to be successful in the author’s courses and resulted in a pattern of achievement on the psychology subtest of the Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT) that is above what would be predicted by the students’ general aptitude scores.

scholarly journals Identifikasi Kesulitan Belajar Mahasiswa pada Mata Kuliah Statistika Selama Masa Pandemi Covid-I9

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Deci Ririen ◽  
Dewi Hartika
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Statistics Course ◽  
Statistics Courses

The length of the online learning period in tertiary institutions that has lasted for approximately 10 months has made students uneasy, because the majority of students consider statistics courses to be difficult to understand, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic conditions. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that caused student learning difficulties in the Statistics course during the Covid-19 pandemic and to determine the dominant factors causing student learning difficulties in the Statistics course during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research subjects were STIE-Indragiri students taking Statistics courses. Instruments of the research method through questionnaires and interviews with research subjects. The results obtained were the factors that made learning difficulties for students in the statistics course during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely the factors themselves, lecturers' factors, environmental factors / parents as well as facilities and infrastructure factors. The most dominant factor affecting student learning difficulties in statistics courses during the Covid-19 pandemic was the infrastructure factor with a TCR value of 64.38%.

The Differential Predictive Validity of Two Measurements of Cognitive Ability

1996 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 817-818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Oosterveld ◽  
Johan Hoogstraten
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Multiple Correlation

In this study was compared the relative predictive power of an achievement test and a self-report questionnaire for cognitive abilities in the context of prediction of educational achievement. With average grades, the multiple correlation of scores on both tests administered to a sample of 232 pupils in secondary education showed only marginal differences.

scholarly journals Research Based Learning on Student Learning Outcomes in Statistics Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayang Dintarini ◽  
Adi Slamet Kusumawardhana
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistics Course ◽  
Average Control ◽  
Treatment Research ◽  
Statistics Courses ◽  
And Control ◽  
Better Than

This study aims to describe the application of research-based learning in statistics courses, and determine its effectiveness on student learning outcomes in statistics. This research was an experimental research with a qualitative quantitative approach. The research design used posttest only design, where there were two classes studied, one experimental class and one control class. The population and sample of this research were University of Muhammadiyah Malang students who were taking Statistics courses. The experimental class was given treatment research-based learning, while the control class was given conventional learning. Then both classes were given a posttest to find out the learning outcomes. Analysis of research data using independent sample T-Test. The effectiveness of the application of Research-Based Learning can be seen by comparing the average final work of experimental and control class students. Based on the data processing with SPSS, the average of the experimental group was better than the control group and showed that Research-based Learning had an impact on the average final grades of experimental class students so that it becomes better than the average control class students.

MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KOGNITIF MELALUI AKTIVITAS SENI MUSIK TERHADAP ANAK KELOMPOK B DI TK. ADINDA CAHAYA CIMAHI

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Nurpuri Waraswati ◽  
Rini Andriani
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Present Method ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Music Learning ◽  
Learning Time ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Art Activities ◽  
Basic Ability

Early Childhood Education (PAUD) implements education that refers to all the basic aspects or abilities that are developing in the child. The basic ability of children is very interesting to be studied, one of them cognitive abilities of children. It is raised in connection with the lack of cognitive abilities in Adinda Cahaya kindergarten with the present method mainly through the activity of the art of music. The existing formulation in this study is "The activity of music art that can improve the cognitive abilities of children". The purpose of this study is to describe the cognitive abilities of children in music art activities.. There are six levels of cognitive ability: knowledge, understanding, application of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Research questions are 1). How does music activity and music learning time to support the development of children's cognitive abilities? 2. How does the child's memory of what the teacher has taught in music art activities? 3) How are children's development related to cognitive ability? The conclusion is that the study of music art gives a positive and influential effect on the child's cognitive development that will stimulate brain development and emotional intelligence.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Associations Between Loneliness and Cognitive Ability in the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (8) ◽  
pp. 1376-1386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A Okely ◽  
Ian J Deary
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Birth Cohort ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Verbal Memory ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Birth Cohort Study ◽  
Visuospatial Ability ◽  
Lothian Birth Cohort ◽  
Longitudinal Associations ◽  
Reciprocal Associations

Abstract Objectives Loneliness is associated with poorer cognitive function in old age; however, the direction of this association is unknown. We tested for reciprocal associations between loneliness and the cognitive ability domains of processing speed, visuospatial ability, verbal memory, and crystallized ability. Method We used three triennial waves of longitudinal data from the Lothian Birth Cohort Study 1936, and tested for cross-lagged associations between loneliness and cognitive abilities using cross-lagged panel models. Results Better processing speed, visuospatial ability, or crystallized ability at age 73, was associated with less positive changes in loneliness between ages 73 and 76; however, these associations were not replicated between ages 76 and 79. Loneliness at ages 73 and 76 did not predict subsequent changes in cognitive abilities. Discussion Our findings indicate an association between cognitive ability and loneliness, such that individuals with lower cognitive abilities at age 73 may be at a slightly higher risk of becoming lonely. However, we did not find support for the hypothesis that loneliness causes a decline in cognitive health.

scholarly journals Why Teachers Select Specific Literacy Assignments and Students' Reactions to Them

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel D. Miller ◽  
Treana Adkins ◽  
Mary Louise Hooper
Keyword(s):  
School Improvement ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Extrinsic Rewards ◽  
Language Arts Instruction ◽  
Student Interviews

This study evaluated the literacy assignments elementary teachers use in their reading and language arts instruction, the reasons why they use a particular assignment, and how students react to different assignments. The project was initiated by teachers (three third-grade and three fourth-grade) and their principal because they believed students failed to see how various reading and language arts skills were related to one another, had difficulties applying such skills whenever they had to read or write lengthy prose, and did not want to complete assignments unless they received extrinsic rewards. Furthermore, teachers said teaching was no longer as satisfying as it had been in previous years. To evaluate their concerns we examined whether their literacy assignments included those characteristics that foster student learning and motivation and we interviewed the teachers and principal about why they believed teaching was no longer as satisfying as it had once been. Interviews indicated that teachers and the principal believed accountability pressures to increase standardized achievement test scores strongly influenced their school's reading and language arts instruction. Teachers said they attempted to raise students' scores by emphasizing the standardized achievement test skills. To maximize skill coverage, teachers said they avoided literacy assignments that required the reading of lengthy texts, sophisticated writing, and lengthy discussions. Evaluations of their literacy assignments confirmed their statements; students seldom completed classwork which required sophisticated writing or reading. Student interviews showed that they were bored with these assignments or did them because they expected extrinsic rewards. Whenever they completed a more complex literacy assignment (i.e., those that required the writing of single or multiple sentences or paragraphs), students said they were challenged and enjoyed learning for learning's sake. Discussion focuses on the implications of these findings for school improvement studies and students' learning and motivation.

scholarly journals UPAYA MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR AKIDAH AKHLAK MELALUI MULTIMEDIA LCD PROYEKTOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dedi Wahyudi ◽  
Devi Septya Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Analytical Procedures ◽  
Increased Activity

This study aims to determine the increased activity and learning outcomes akidah morals through multimedia LCD Projector. The method used in this research is library research. Data collection is obtained through documentation studies of related scientific works. The type of research is qualitative ie that produces analytical procedures that do not use statistical analysis procedures or other qualifications. Based on the results of the study concluded that the application of media: (1) Increase student learning activities. This is based on literature studies that researchers get. (2) Improve learning outcomes. This is based on literature studies that researchers obtain, from the results of pre-cycle learning has increased.

scholarly journals PENGARUH E-EVALUATION BERSIKLUS TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR KIMIA SISWA SMK

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Hadibyono Hadibyono
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
T Test ◽  
Statistical Result ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Evaluation Of Learning

This study aimed to know the effect of cyclical e-evaluation of learning achievement in chemistry at second class even semester in Multimedia of SMK Negeri 12 Surabaya. A set of learning was developed by modification of the development of the 3-P model of learning that adapted from Ibrahim. Planning applied in taking data is modification from design "The Randomized Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design, Using Matched Subjects". Statistical result of calculation using t test  sample correlated, shows there are influence cyclical e-evaluation is having  to achievement of student learning chemistry  at SMK in significance. Cyclical e-evaluation can be used as an alternative of recording of students' cognitive abilities, so that teachers can know the student's cognitive condition easily and quickly. Cyclica l e- evaluation can also encourage students to learn more intense because the students knew directly the score obtained and they will be directed by feedback.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh e-evaluation bersiklus terhadap prestasi belajar kimia pada siswa kelas XI semester II jurusan Multimedia SMK Negeri 12 Surabaya. Perangkat dikembangkan dengan modifikasi pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran model 3-P yang diadapatasi dari Ibrahim. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam mengambil data adalah modifikasi dari rancangan “The Randomized Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design, Using Matched Subjects”. Data statistik hasil perhitungan menggunakan uji t sampel berhubungan, menunjukkan ada pengaruh e-evaluation bersiklus terhadap prestasi belajar kimia siswa SMK secara signifikan. E-evaluation bersiklus dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif perekaman kemampuan kognitif siswa, sehingga guru dapat mengetahui kondisi kognitif siswa dengan mudah dan cepat. E-evaluation bersiklus juga dapat mendorong siswa untuk belajar lebih intens karena siswa langsung tahu perolehan skornya dan mereka akan terarahkan oleh balikan atau feedback yang tersedia

scholarly journals The Significant Connection between Communicative Competence and Cognitive Ability in Speaking English of English Debating Team

Humaniora ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Prima Dona Hapsari ◽  
F.A. Wisnu Wirawan
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Speaking Skills

The purposes of the research were to find out whether the communicative competence in English speaking skills had a significant relationship with students' cognitive abilities was English speaking skill the most important achievement. How cognitive abilities and communicative competencies in English speaking skills were managed for the primary purposes of the English debating team. This research combined both qualitative and quantitative research. It used a descriptive method by distributing questionnaire, doing a survey, using observation, and doing an in-depth interview as the methods to collect data. The informants were twelve students who participated in the national teams of English Debating Championship of Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta from 2013-2017. The results of this research reveal that there is a significant connection between communicative competence and cognitive ability in which cognitive ability has an important impact on thinking, critical analysis, and creativity. Furthermore, cognitive ability gives a direct influence on communicative competence in speaking English. This communicative competence is reflected in the ability to produce critical-intellectual andcommunicative-factual sentences in doing the analysis and giving the argumentation.

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