The Determinants of Undergraduate Grade Point Average. The Relative Importance of Family Background, High School Resources, and Peer Group Effects.

Betts, Julian R.; Morell, Darlene

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ERIC Number: EJ583128

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Determinants of Undergraduate Grade Point Average. The Relative Importance of Family Background, High School Resources, and Peer Group Effects.

Betts, Julian R.; Morell, Darlene

Journal of Human Resources, v34 n2 p268-93 Spr 1999

Analysis of the grade point averages (GPA) of more than 5,000 undergraduates shows that graduates of different high schools have significantly different GPAs, partially reflecting neighborhood poverty and education level. Teacher experience had a small effect but teacher/student ratio and teacher education level had no effect on GPA. (SK)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Influence, Educational Background, Grade Point Average, High Schools, Higher Education, Teacher Qualifications, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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