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Direct linkCwik, Sonja; Singh, Chandralekha – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2021
Student grades and motivational outcomes in introductory physics courses can influence their retention in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines and future career aspirations. We surveyed students in mandatory large introductory level algebra-based physics courses for bioscience majors at a large research university. The…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Grades (Scholastic), Physics, Science Instruction
Download full textMould, Tom; DeLoach, Stephen B. – Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council, 2017
While studies of predictive factors for success in honors have been increasingly creative and expansive on what these factors might include, they have rarely challenged the dominant, virtually monolithic definitions of success. The majority of studies measure success either by collegiate grade point averages (GPAs) or retention rates in honors,…
Descriptors: College Students, Grade Point Average, Honors Curriculum, Alternative Assessment
Marini, Jessica P.; Mattern, Krista D.; Shaw, Emily J. – College Board, 2011
The current study examined the validity of the selection process used for the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP) to identify scholarship winners. Namely, this study examined whether students who advanced to higher NMSP recognition levels (Commended Students, Semifinalists, and various levels of award winners) had higher college performance,…
Descriptors: Merit Scholarships, Admission Criteria, Selection Criteria, Recognition (Achievement)
Updating School Board Policies, 1984
The lead article of this pamphlet examines means of motivating public school (especially high school) students to accept greater academic challenge, without relying on budget increases. Measures being applied in school systems nationwide include special diplomas for students who meet exceptional standards in prescribed curricula; "weighted…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Child Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education
Young, Sandy J.; Unebasami, Phyllis – Principal Leadership, 2005
This article profiles Gail Awakuni, principal of James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, who was named the 2005 MetLife/NASSP National High School Principal of the Year. From the beginning, Awakuni had a dream for the students of James Campbell High School. She knew that they had untapped potential, despite the fact that the school had…
Descriptors: High Achievement, Scholarships, Principals, Graduation Rate
