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Peer reviewedArmstrong, William B. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2000
Examines the predictive validity of placement test scores with course grade and retention in English and mathematics courses. Suggests that student dispositional characteristics explain the high proportion of variance in the dependent variables, and that instructor grading practices also make a significant contribution. Underscores the importance…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Community Colleges, Placement
