scholarly journals The Predictive Validity of Admission Criteria for College Assignment in Saudi Universities: King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Abdulmohsen Alkushi ◽  
Abdulaziz Althewini
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Standardized Tests ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Admission Criteria ◽  
Student College

Admission criteria can be used to predict Saudi student performance in college, but significant differences across several studies exists. This study explores the predictive power of admission criteria for college assignment using King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences as a model. Scores from high school and standardized tests were collected for 1,595 students. Data were analyzed with multinomial logistic and multivariate linear regression. A formula was generated to determine student college assignment based on their admission criteria profile. The results showed that all admission criteria were significant predictors of college assignment but accounted for only 21.1% of the variance. Based on the results of this study, admission criteria may not be reliable predictors of college assignment on their own, and additional criteria for measuring student success are needed.

The Online Discussion and Student Success in Web-Based Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 3285-3292
Author(s):  
E. Benrud
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
Corporate Finance ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Exam Performance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Online Discussion Board ◽  
Highly Correlated

This article examines the performance of students in a Web-based corporate finance course and how the technologies associated with communication on the Internet can enhance student learning. The article provides statistical evidence that documents that the online discussion board in a Web-based course can significantly enhance the learning process even in a quantitative course such as corporate finance. The results show that ex ante predictors of student performance that had been found useful in predicting student success in face-to-face classes also had significant predictive power for exam performance in the online course. However, these predictors did not have predictive power for participation in the online discussion. Yet, online participation and exam performance were highly correlated. This suggests that the use of the online discussion board technology by the students enhanced the performance of students who otherwise would not have performed as well without the discussion.

The Online Discussion and Student Success in Web-Based Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 778-784
Author(s):  
Erik Benrud
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
Corporate Finance ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Exam Performance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Online Discussion Board ◽  
Highly Correlated

This article examines the performance of students in a Web-based corporate finance course and how the technologies associated with communication on the Internet can enhance student learning. The article provides statistical evidence that documents that the online discussion board in a Web-based course can significantly enhance the learning process even in a quantitative course such as corporate finance. The results show that ex ante predictors of student performance that had been found useful in predicting student success in face-to-face classes also had significant predictive power for exam performance in the online course. However, these predictors did not have predictive power for participation in the online discussion. Yet, online participation and exam performance were highly correlated. This suggests that the use of the online discussion board technology by the students enhanced the performance of students who otherwise would not have performed as well without the discussion.

scholarly journals Predictive Validity of Saudi Admission Criteria for Freshmen Students’ English Performance: Experience of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Althewini ◽  
Abdulmohsen Alkushi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
First Year ◽  
Admission Criteria ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
High School Grades ◽  
Freshmen Students ◽  
Admission Tests

This study examines the relationship and correlation between initial admission criteria and  English performance of first year students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. The performance of 1,595 English language students was compared to the initial academic admission criteria to determine if a correlation exists between academic achievement pre and post admission.  Admission criteria include high school grades, General Aptitude Test score (GAT), and Scholastic Achievement Admission Test scores (SAAT). Deep statistical analyses, including independent t tests and multiple linear regression reveal a correlation between pre and post admission performance. For this student population, GAT score was more predictive of English performance than SAAT scores, while the high school grade had no significant relationship to performance on the course. Furthermore, GAT had a higher predictive weight of 7% when compared individually with other admission criteria. However, in a combined model, all of the admission tests cumulatively predicted 17.3% of  English performance. Such power is relatively low and requires additional variables to accurately predict a student’s final English score. This study provides unique analyses of performance within the Saudi higher education system and provides insight for those teaching or studying English as a second language. This study is therefore relevant for educators in universities using English for the instruction of non-English, native students and raises questions as to the value of current admission criteria.

scholarly journals The Predictive Validity of Standardized Tests and English Proficiency for Saudi Medical Students’ Performance in Biology

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Althewini
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Admission Criteria ◽  
Proficiency Tests ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Course Grades ◽  
Average Grade ◽  
Admission Criterion ◽  
Introductory Biology Course

The study is designed to examine the predictive power of Saudi-admission criteria for student performance in an introductory biology course. It focuses on the second semester at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. The study addresses whether the General Aptitude test (GAT), the Scholastic Achievement Admission Test (SAAT), and the students’ English proficiency, taken together can accurately predict student performance in the biology course. Their English proficiency was measured by using the average grade in the intensive English courses taken in the first semester, in addition to the average grade in the reading and communication proficiency tests. The research involved the results of 250 male students in the admission criteria and biology-course grades. Simple linear and multivariate regression models are used to determine the predictive variance of each admission criterion for student success in the biology course. The results demonstrate that the admission criteria are significant predictors, but with a variance of 26.6%. The results also show that individually, GAT and SAAT are the poorest predictors, whereas the reading and communication proficiency tests were the best. The findings reveal that the predictive power of these admission criteria as a combined model is low. Additionally, more investigation is necessary to ascertain whether these criteria are also low predictors in other subjects and in overall college learning.

CONSTRAINTS IN DEVELOPING NON-COGNITIVE INSTRUMENTS MADE BY TEACHERS IN IPS SUBJECTS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN PADANG IN GRADE VII SEMESTER II

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Gusnita Efrina
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Product Performance ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Attitude Assessment

This articel aims to obtain data on non-cognitive assessment, the ability of teachers to make the rubric of non-cognitive assessment, constraints - any constraints faced by teachers in developing noncognitive instruments as well as any policy that will be done in overcoming the obstacles faced by social studies teacher in junior RSBI Padang Class VII Semester II.This type of research is descriptive research. Data obtained from document analysis, interviews and observation. Techniques of data analysis by using percentages. Data obtained from interviews with informants, the junior high school teachers who teach social studies classes RSBI VII, Chairman of the IPS MGMP Padang, three expert specialist and deputy head of the school curriculum areas.After data analysis performed, the results obtained that the number of teachers who have not done in developing and assessing the activities within the rubric of attitude assessment, student performance and products. Once analyzed by the expert assessment rubric attitude, and product performance in terms of science and the content is quite good and better in terms of the language section. Perceived obstacles to overcome problems that arise in the application of attitude assessment, and performance of the products most social studies teachers have tried various things such as: reading books / other resources relevant to teaching materials, training, seminars and follow MGMP forum, discuss in advance with Head of School before attending the training and talked about making attitude assessment rubrics, and product performance with peers.

scholarly journals IMPROVING INDONESIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTCOMES USING INQUIRY MODELS IN CLASS IX STUDENTS OF SATAP SUNGAI BERTAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Susianingsih Susianingsih
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Inquiry Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Average Score

Junior high school SATAP Sungai Bertam set KKM indonesian language subject class IX of 78 with the provisions of 100% complete, still very many students who have not reached completeness, the purpose of this research is to increase learning outcome in indonesian language subject in class IX. This research is a classroom action research conducted in two cycles with two learning meetings, which includes: planning, implementation, and reflection, 26 study subjects consisted of 12 males and 14 females, Data collection techniques used a written assessment, observations in the form of indicators of teacher and student success, the results showed that on the pre cycle of percentage of student learning outcomes that is 35%, with the highest 79, the lowerst 50, and the average 66,58, in the first cycle increased by a percentage 73%, with the highest 80, the lowerst 65, and the average 76,27, then in the second cycle is 100% complete with the highest 85, the lowest 80, and the average score 82,81. Based on these results, it can be concluded that inquiry learning model can improve the learning outcomes of grade IX students in indonesian languange subjects at Junior high school SATAP Sungai Bertam.

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