tlh@cs.purdue.EDU (Tom Hausmann) (05/16/88)
I am initiating a literature search for information (specifically journal
articles) relating to predicting the success of prospective CS/CIS students
based upon high school background, standardized tests, etc.
Any pointers towards good papers, or on-going research already being done
and the people involved, would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom
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Tom Hausmann Dept. of Computer Sciences Purdue University
tlh@medusa.cs.purdue.edu | My ideas? There has never been an original
...!purdue!tlh | thought since Plato.leigh@unibase.UUCP (Leigh Calnek) (05/20/88)
Attached are the ERIC citations for some articles which may
be of interest to you in your search for articles on
predicting success of CS/CIS majors. The records were taken
from my 1987 CIJE (ERIC journals) database. It is current to
late 1987.
7: CIJE Number: EJ349698
Identifier: Canada
Identifier: University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Location:
Journal: AEDS Journal; v19 n2-3 p216-25 Win-Spr 1986
Author: Greer, Jim
Title: High School Experience and University Achievement
in Computer Science.
Availability: UMI
Abstract: Reviews a study of 117 students at the University
of Saskatchewan which examined the relationship
between high school computer experience and
university achievement in introductory computer
science. The pretests used are described, findings
are analyzed, and student withdrawal patterns are
discussed. (Author/LRW)
Audience: Researchers
Note: CIJJUN87
Note: 080; 143
8: CIJE Number: EJ349699
Identifier: Eastern Oregon State College
Identifier: Mathematical Aptitude
Identifier: Pearson Product Moment Correlation
Location:
Journal: AEDS Journal; v19 n2-3 p226-33 Win-Spr 1986
Author: Oman, Paul W.
Title: Identifying Student Characteristics Influencing
Success in Introductory Computer Science Courses.
Availability: UMI
Abstract: Describes a study of 38 students at Eastern Oregon
State College which identified mathematics
proficiency as the key student characteristic
leading to successful completion of computer
science courses, and developed a model that
accounts for 82 percent of the variation in
students' final grades in computer courses for use
by advisers. (LRW)
Audience: Researchers; Practitioners
Note: CIJJUN87
Note: 080; 143
I would be interested in obtaining a copy of any other
information which is forwarded to you as I am currently
heading up a curriculum advisory committee here in
Saskatchewan. We will be making recommendations to the
ministry regarding further implementation of computer
technology into elementary and secondary schools.
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Leigh Calenk Co-ordinator, Education Technology
3002 Harding St. Saskatchewan Education
Regina, Sask. Canada 2220 College Ave.
S4V 0Y4 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
phone: home (306)789-9007 S4P 3V7
bus. (306)787-9448
rgsmeb@abcom.ATT.COM (Michel Behna) (05/23/88)
From article <4103@medusa.cs.purdue.edu>, by tlh@cs.purdue.EDU (Tom Hausmann): > I am initiating a literature search for information (specifically journal > articles) relating to predicting the success of prospective CS/CIS students I believe that I read something to that effect in the ACM Communications Jan '85 issue. I am unsure about the issue date but it is +- 3 months from the above mentioned one. Hope it helps... -- Michel Behna rgsmeb@abcom.att.com | ihnp4!{ncsc1,codas}!abcom!rgsmeb " It is all right for man to make love, and it is all right for man to make war, but he shouldn't try to do both at the same time."