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The academic achievement of upper-level students in engineering technology curricula: a prediction study
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988)
A major thrust for Technical Education in the 1980s is the emerging identity of Engineering Technology. During the past four decades the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology has become increasingly popular ...
An investigation of the relationship between size of elementary school and academic achievement
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1980)
Local school districts throughout the country are experiencing declining enrollment, frequently resulting in the need to close elementary schools. Often, the decision on which school to close is dependent on the size ...
The effects of school attendance zone changes on high school students' attitude toward school, academic achievement, attendance, and participation in extracurricular activities
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1984)
This study investigates the effect on high school students' attitude toward school, on their academic achievement, on their attendance, and on their participation in extracurricular activities when they have been forced ...
A comparison of achievement and attendance of fifth grade African American male and female students attending same-gender classes and coeducational classes in two inner city schools
(Virginia Tech, 1993)
This quantitative study compared achievement and attendance of fifth grade African American males and females attending same- gender classes and coeducational classes in two inner-city schools in Virginia. The population ...
A study of high-achieving transfers from twenty-three Virginia community colleges to Virginia Tech
(Virginia Tech, 1992)
With the national attention in the 1990’s on quality education and renewed interest in the transfer function of community colleges, the community college faces increased demands from the legislators for educational ...
An experimental investigation of the relationships between perceptual modality preferences of middle school students and their academic achievement
(Virginia Tech, 1991)
Individual differences in perceptual and cognitive abilities affect school achievement. More specifically, students who cannot selectively attend to modality information processing will not become high achievers. Efforts ...
Stress appraisal and coping strategies as a function of academic achievement among community college students
(Virginia Tech, 1991)
Educators long ago recognized that a variety of factors contribute to academic success. High school grades, college entrance scores, personal motivation, and self esteem are among the traditional indicators or factors ...
Testing a model of school learning: what contributes to the academic success of at-risk high school students?
(Virginia Tech, 1991-04-07)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature and extent of the influences on the school learning of at-risk high school students. Despite unprecedented compensatory education, minority and low SES high school ...
An exploration of the beliefs, values, and attitudes of black students in Fairfax County
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987)
This study was an investigation of the beliefs, values, and attitudes of black students which guide their behavior. The cultural factors investigated included: student occupational and educational aspirations; student ...
Relationship of residence hall environments and student sense of competence and academic achievement
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987)
The relationship between student-environment fit and sense of competence and academic achievement among freshmen at a large, land-grant university in the southeast was examined. Fit scores derived from the University ...