Performance in Timss mathematics test: the influence of self-concept and socio-economic background

CADMO ◽  
2010 ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Elisa Caponera ◽  
Paolo M. Russo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
School Level ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Mathematics Test ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Timss 2007 ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Italian Context

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of students' attitudes towards mathematics, mathematics self-concept and socio-economic status on their performance in Timss mathematics test. It also examined the relevance of the different schools' characteristics for the prediction of students' performance. We analyzed data related to 3997 Italian students of 170 schools, a representative sample of students in eight grade school, that participated to the Timss 2007. A multilevel analysis was conducted to distinguish how much of the variability of performance was due to student characteristics and/or to characteristics of schools and of the territorial context in which schools are located. The results showed that self-concept in mathematics helps to explain the differences in performance in mathematics. Further, the socio-economic status, at school level, contributed to the prediction of the performance in mathematics. Furthermore, in the Italian context, significant differences in performance depending on geographic area were evidenced.

CAI Effects on Mathematics Achievement and Academic Self-Concept Seminar

1989 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary L. Reglin
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Mathematics Skills ◽  
Assisted Instruction

An experimental study was conducted to investigate the effects of a computer assisted instruction seminar on mathematics skills for admission to teacher education programs and academic self-concept. The CAI increased the mathematics and academic self-concept scores, especially for low socio economic-status students.

scholarly journals The Roots of the Obesity Boom. The Relationship Between Overweight and Educational Level Among Dutch Men, 1950–1979

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 124-129
Author(s):  
Björn Quanjer ◽  
Kristina Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Historical Cohort ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
The Relationship

While in modern, high-income populations, obesity is associated with being from a low socio-economic background, this may not have always been the case. We test the relationship between obesity and educational level (as a proxy for socio-economic status) in a historical cohort of Dutch military conscripts, from the conscription years 1950–1979. We find that in the 1950s cohort, being in tertiary education was significantly associated with an increased likelihood of being overweight. In contrast, in the 1970s cohort, being in tertiary education was significantly associated with a decreased likelihood of being overweight. We find evidence that the prevalence of obesity remained broadly similar among more highly educated men, while it increased among men of a lower educational level. This likely contributed to the overall rise in the obesity rate. Our findings echo other studies that find a crossover in education’s relationship to BMI as populations become wealthier and obesity rates rise.

scholarly journals University libraries and students of low socio-economic status in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
David T. Aju ◽  
Comfort M. Tyopev ◽  
Simon Ternenge Tofi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Economic Background

The paper examined the roles of university libraries for students of low socio-economic status in Nigeria.The authors are extremely concerned about the plight of this cluster of university students because we have travelled this road before.Concepts were identified and discusssed. University libraries from the discussion were seen as hub of academic activities of universities with a number of functions. The paper however believesthe plight of students from low socio-economic background was not properly covered by the operations of university libraries in Nigeria and as such they are disadvantaged. The authors feel this segment of students are important to be cared for because of their future survival, academic performance and achievement, they constitute the population of Nigeria and they may turnout to be leaders of tomorrow. Inview of this, the article suggested support from university libraries for the students, university libraries should engagestudents from low socio-economic statusin extra academic activities such as ICTdrill, writing competition organize seminarsessions etc.

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