The Use of First Year as an Academically Diagnostic Year: A Re-examination

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Title: The Use of First Year as an Academically Diagnostic Year: A Re-examination
Authors: Otto, E. P.
Source: Vestes. 77 20(1-2):24-28.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 1977
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Articulation (Education), College Freshmen, College Students, Higher Education, Performance, Probationary Period, Sex Differences, Statistical Analysis, Student College Relationship, Student Evaluation
Geographic Terms: Australia
Abstract: Current policies that require students in some departments to perform to a certain standard before they can continue with their course appear to be justified on empirical grounds and seem to apply equally well to college student populations. Male and female students should be evaluated separately, suggests the author. (LBH)
Entry Date: 1978
Accession Number: EJ164570
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Current policies that require students in some departments to perform to a certain standard before they can continue with their course appear to be justified on empirical grounds and seem to apply equally well to college student populations. Male and female students should be evaluated separately, suggests the author. (LBH)