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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------ uunet!mcl!unibase!leigh 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."