A correlational study investigating the relationship between prior math and science performance and student performance in college-preparatory chemistry

Author

William Allen Strong

Date of Award

8-1990

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Specialist in Education

Major Professor

Jill Wright

Committee Members

Chuck Chance, Bill Brown

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine what relationships there were between college-preparatory Chemistry I grades and the Test of Achievement and Proficiency (TAP) scores in mathematics and science, overall grade point average, grade point average in Algebra I, biology grades, and physical science grades. A correlational study using Pearson r was performed using data collected over a two year period (N=90) from a large rural high school in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. Overall grade point average and physical science grades were found to have substantial positive associations and biology grades and Algebra I averages to have moderate positive associations. TAP scores showed low positive associations with Chemistry I grades.

Recommended Citation

Strong, William Allen, "A correlational study investigating the relationship between prior math and science performance and student performance in college-preparatory chemistry. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1990.
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