Chinese Students at an English-Language University: Prediction of Academic Performance.

Spinks, J. A.; Ho, D. Y. F.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Chinese Students at an English-Language University: Prediction of Academic Performance.

Spinks, J. A.; Ho, D. Y. F.

Higher Education, v13 n6 p656-74 Dec 1984

Recent research concerning prediction of academic performance of Chinese students at the English-language, Western-oriented University of Hong Kong is reviewed, and five-year longitudinal data are discussed. It is concluded that English language and mathematics ability are good predictors, and cultural background should be considered in admissions. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Admission Criteria, College Admission, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Mathematics, Predictor Variables, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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