The effect of high school mathematics on student performance in university : a quantile regression approach

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    ![CDATA[This paper investigates the relative importance of a wide range of variables that may impact on student performance in different Colleges in the University. Using multi-year data set covering 14528 students, we have found that, higher level of Mathematics and English (e. g. extension one and extension two) subjects are significantly positively correlated with the University Admission Index (UAI) in HSC. In contrast General Mathematics and Standard English are significantly negatively affecting the UAI. Using OLS and quantile regression we found that Mathematics (former two unit mathematics) plays a positive and significant role in achieving higher Grade Point Average (GPA) in the Arts, Business and Health Science subjects in the University.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFrontiers in Economics Teaching: Proceedings of the 15th Australasian Teaching Economics Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand, 28-29 June 2010
    PublisherUniversity of Waikato
    Pages235-246
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)9780473173319
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventAustralasian Teaching Economics Conference -
    Duration: 30 Jun 2011 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAustralasian Teaching Economics Conference
    Period30/06/11 → …

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