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Janowicz, Philip A. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This is a comprehensive study of the many facets of an entirely online organic chemistry course. Online homework with structure-drawing capabilities was found to be more effective than written homework. Online lecture was found to be just as effective as in-person lecture, and students prefer an online lecture format with shorter Webcasts. Online…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Homework, Grade Point Average, Lecture Method
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Badcock, Paul B. T.; Pattison, Philippa E.; Harris, Kerri-Lee – Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, 2010
This study examined relationships between important aspects of a university education and the assessment and development of generic skills. A sample of 323 students enrolled in single or double arts, engineering and/or science degrees from a research-intensive university in Australia were administered the Graduate Skills Assessment to measure four…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Problem Solving, Engineering Education, Science Education
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Mestre, Jose P. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1981
The predictive validity of several mathematics and language variables relative to criteria of grade point average and word problem-solving skills for 60 bilingual Hispanic technical students is investigated. Examination of standardized college admission criteria is urged. Revealed is a disparity in academic performance between bilingual and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Students, Engineering Education, Grade Point Average