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Lesik, Sally A.; Leake, Meg – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2013
This article describes how a Brier score analysis can be used as an evaluative tool to estimate the predictive accuracy of a course placement policy that was established based on professional or subjective judgment. The policy being evaluated uses the score received on the mathematics portion of the SAT examination as the primary mechanism to…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Mathematics Curriculum, College Entrance Examinations, College Students
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Gano, Leila R. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2011
Taking advantage of student's passion in using technology in the form of digital media sets the trend of this study. If this passion can be harnessed, digital media may have an important and powerful role to play in education. A methodology of teaching using digital media in the form of VCD is experimented and tested for possible effect on…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Academic Achievement, Learning Experience, Algebra
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Hodges, Charles B.; Kim, Chanmin – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
The purpose of this study was to: (a) investigate the effects of email to enhance learners' use of self-regulation strategies; (b) examine different effects between email list and individually addressed notes on the enhancement of self-regulation; (c) observe and record changes in self-regulation and self-efficacy; and (d) explore the…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Self Control, Electronic Mail, Electronic Learning