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International Journal of Educational Research

Volume 35, Number 4

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 9

  1. Predicting college success: the importance of ability and non-cognitive variables

    Sarah Ransdell

    This chapter introduces a study which focuses on predicting college success as measured by students’ grade point averages (GPAs). The chapter also reviews prior research related to various types of... More

    pp. 357-364

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  2. Models, modeling, and the design of the study

    Sarah Ransdell, Candace Hawkins & Ryan Adams

    In this chapter three theoretical models linking verbal ability, nonverbal ability, family background, and study behaviors with college GPA are presented. The sample, consisting of 142 US and 42... More

    pp. 365-372

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  3. Results of the study

    Sarah Ransdell, Candace M Hawkins & Ryan Adams

    This chapter presents and discusses the results of the study. The results are presented in three sections: results of the correlational analysis, results of the regression analysis, and results of ... More

    pp. 373-389

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  4. Discussion and implications

    Sarah Ransdell

    In this chapter, conclusions are drawn and implications are suggested. Of the noncognitive variables included in the study, the students’ priorities were the most important in predicting GPA. In... More

    pp. 391-395

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  5. Academic performance and its prediction: a view from Estonia

    Toomas Niit

    This chapter describes recent changes made in the selection of university students in Estonia. The chapter also includes a description of two research studies that examine the procedures used by... More

    pp. 397-401

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  6. How does academic achievement come about: cross-cultural and methodological notes

    Jari-Erik Nurmi & Kaisa Aunola

    This chapter discusses the possible impact of cross-national diversity in academic institutions, in the selection of students, in the importance of national achievement tests, and cross-national... More

    pp. 403-409

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  7. Predictors of university academic performance in Colombia

    Alfredo Ardila

    This chapter describes the available information about the prediction of college performance in Colombia (South America). Before graduating from high school, students must take a national... More

    pp. 411-417

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  8. Latent variable modeling and cross-national differences in college-level academic performance

    Steven A. Hecht

    This chapter offers a critique of the latent variable modeling approach taken by Ransdell et al. Suggestions for improving the analytical strategy are described, including the use of confirmatory... More

    pp. 419-425

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  9. A reaction to the commentaries

    Sarah Ransdell, Candace M. Hawkins & Ryan Adams

    In this chapter, conclusions are drawn and implications are suggested. Of the non-cognitive variables included in the study, the students’ Priorities were the most important in predicting GPA. In... More

    pp. 427-432

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