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Recommended Citation: Schultz, L A and J H Sharp.  The Effect of Class Duration on Academic Performance and Attendance in an Introductory Computer Class.  In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2007, v 24 (Pittsburgh): §3143. ISSN: 1542-7382. (A later version appears in Information Systems Education Journal 6(59). ISSN: 1545-679X.)
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The Effect of Class Duration on Academic Performance and Attendance in an Introductory Computer Class

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Refereed5 pages
Leah A. Schultz    [a1] [a2]
Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University    [u1] [u2]
Stephenville, Texas, USA    [c1] [c2]

Jason H. Sharp    [a1] [a2]
Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University    [u1] [u2]
Stephenville, Texas, USA    [c1] [c2]

Universities today struggle to allocate resources such as classroom space and personnel while maintaining quality instructional delivery, student retention, and research opportunities for faculty members. Scheduling of courses is a factor affecting each of these areas. This study examines the effect of class length on student performance and attendance in introductory computer information system classes. Attendance records, exam grades, final course grades, and performance on pretests and posttests are compared in classes that meet in 50 minute class periods and 75 minute periods. Results indicate that there is no statistical difference in the academic performance and attendance records of students.

Keywords: attendance, academic performance, instruction time, scheduling

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