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| | Recommended Citation: Ryder, R M and Y Pang. Verification of a Predictor for Performance of Computer and Information Science Students in a Problem-Solving Course. In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2000, v 17 (Philadelphia): §917.
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Verification of a Predictor for Performance of Computer and Information Science Students in a Problem-Solving Course
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| | Robert M. Ryder [a1] [a2]
The School of Computer & Information Sciences
University of South Alabama [u1] [u2]
Mobile, Alabama, USA [c1] [c2]
Yuqin Pang [a1] [a2]
The School of Computer & Information Sciences
University of South Alabama [u1] [u2]
Mobile, Alabama, USA [c1] [c2]
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The development of a simple 4-question tool predicting performance of computer and information science undergraduate students in a gateway problem-solving course was reported at ISECON 99. This paper reports the results of a second-year study, confirming that the predictor provides a useful correlation with the course final grade (Pearson r = 0.322). In addition, this follow-on research further suggests that stronger enforcement of course prerequisites in Fall 99 (7.8% increase in MATH ACT; 190% increase in precalculus) resulted in a 5.5% increase in predictor test score, and a 16.5% increase in final grade.
Keywords: predictor test, problem-solving courses, computer science education, student prerequisites
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