Correlates of achievement in differential calculus of engineering students of Adamson University / Nelpha B. Bocato. 6
By: Bocato, Nelpha B. 4 0 16 [, ] | [, ] |
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Language: Unknown language code Summary language: Unknown language code Original language: Unknown language code Series: ; 46Edition: Description: 28 cm. 87 pagesContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: ISSN: 2Other title: 6 []Uniform titles: | | Final Grade in College Algebra Subject(s): The attitude inventory. RESEARH METHOD | In this study, the descriptive-statistical method of research with correlational analysis was used. The descriptive method was used since this study in involves present facts or current characteristics of the subjects of the study. However, this include predictive analysis through simple and stepwise regression. A predictive analysis was conducted to find out which of the independent variables can best predict achievement in Differential Calculus. SAMPLES AND SAMPLING PROCEDURE | From the 42 sections in Differential Calculus for the school year 1991-1992 second semester, the students were grouped according to the department they belong: civil, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering. The respondents were randomly selected from each department by making use of the table of random digits. Sampling procedures was done by numbering consecutively the students from each department. This digit together with the next two digits on its right side determines the first sample unit, if this digit coincides with one of the numbers assigned to the students. The three digits down the column were then taken and noted if they coincide with any of the numbers assigned to the students until 200 students are selected | -- After the samples were chose, the researcher administered two sets of questionnaires, one on test anxiety and the other, on attitude inventory, with the permission of the different teachers concerned to conduct the survey in their respective classes. Then the data on high school mathematics grades of the subjects were gathered from the Registrar's office and their entrance examinations score from the Guidance Center. From the files of the mathematics department the grades in College Algebra, Plane Trigonometry and Differential Calculus were obtained. These data were tabulated for computerization. INSTRUMENTS | | -- Measure of test anxiety was derived from the modified Test Anxiety Scale (TAS) on worry and emotional aspects standardized by L. W. Morris and R. Fulmer | -- Attitude Inventory for mathematics is of the Likert type. It consists of 20 positive and 20 negative attitudes towards mathematics. The first 20 statements are found to discern attitude differences in mathematics and the remaining 20 statements comprise the Revised Math Attitude Scale constructed by Aiken (1963). TREATMENT OF DATA | This study considered independent or predictor variables which consists of the following scores coded asGenre/Form: Additional physical formats: No titleDDC classification: | LOC classification: | | 2Other classification: What is the performance of the students inThesis (M.A.) -- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 1992.;A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate School of Arts, Sciences and Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Degree Master of Science in Mathematics Education. 56
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ABSTRACT: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This study aimed to determine the predictive value of students' average grade in high school mathematics, University entrance examination score, final grade in College Algebra/Plane Trigonometry, test anxiety and attitude towards mathematics in relation to their achievement in Differential Calculus of freshman engineering students of Adamson University during the school year 1991-1992.
Specifically, this study attempted to answer the following questions:
What is the performance of the students in
Differential Calculus;
High School Mathematics;
University entrance examination score;
College Algebra and Plane Trigonometry;
The attitude inventory?
What relationship exists between student's performance in Differential Calculus and each of the following independent variables?
Average grade in high school mathematics;
University entrance examination score;
The text anxiety scale;
The attitude towards mathematics.
Which of the following independent variables, are predictors of achievement in Differential Calculus?
High school mathematics;
University entrance examination score;
College Algebra and Plane Trigonometry;
The test anxiety scale;
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