Abstract
The primary objective of this paper is to identify the importance of prior skill and knowledge of mathematics in influencing performance of students in introductory first year level economics subjects using data from a regional university in Australia. The study results have identified positive and significant relationships between the two factors. Results of this study are similar to some others in the area. However, this study is based on a more appropriate and sophisticated analytical model (Ordered Probit Model) as compared to OLS model used in the other studies. Findings of this analysis also suggest that the level of mathematics taken prior to university have a strong predictive power on students’ performance. The findings have strong implications for learning and teaching practices in first year level subjects and on student retention rates for the Australian universities in general.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Learning |
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Publication status | Published - 2009 |
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© Common Ground, Girijasankar Mallik, Parikshit K. Basu. All rights reserved. Apart from fair use for the purposes of study, research, criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act (Australia), no part of this work may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. For permissions and other inquiries, please contact: [email protected].Keywords
- Australia
- economics
- high school students
- mathematics
- study and teaching (higher)
- study and teaching (secondary)
- university students