Generalizability of the Mathematics Attribution Scale Norms to Academically Talented High School Students

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 475-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Powers ◽  
Kenneth F. Gose ◽  
Peggy Douglas ◽  
Brent A. Cool
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
High Ability ◽  
Academically Talented ◽  
School Students ◽  
Attributional Processes

Mean responses of 120 high school students (46 boys, 74 girls) of high ability appeared to differ from the norms in selected attributional processes related to algebra. Reported variances of the Mathematics Attribution Scale were similar to those obtained from academically talented high school students. These findings support the generalizability of some psychometric properties of the scale to other samples, regions, and times.

scholarly journals Medical career expectations of academically talented high school students: A nationwide cross-sectional study in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongbin Wu ◽  
Leisi Pei ◽  
Shan Li ◽  
Cheng Jiang
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Academically Talented ◽  
School Students ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Medical Career ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Academically Talented Students ◽  
Academic Tests

Abstract Background: Academically talented high school students (ATHSSs), an exceptional cohort, are not well studied for their career expectations, especially for those with medical career expectation (MCE). Nowadays, the public perception of the medical profession is changing in China. The purpose of this study was to answer questions about ‘is medicine attractive for ATHSSs and ‘what factors affect medical career expectations (MCE) for ATHSSs’ in China. Methods: A total of 16,479 representative ATHSSs in senior three completed a questionnaire and four different academic tests. Frequency statistics showed the proportion of ATHSSs with MCE. Unpaired t-tests were performed to find out the differences in demographics, family background, and academic performance between students with and without MCE. The logit models analysis were applied to explore the potential factors that affected the MCE of this exceptional group of students. Results: ATHSSs with MCE accounted for 20.6% (ranking 7/18) of the respondents. They were more likely to be female, came from relatively poorer families, lived in a rural area, and performed significantly worse in all academic tests except for mathematics, compared with those without MCE. In addition, the results revealed that gender (β=-0.436, p<0.01), region of hometown (β=-103, p<0.1), mother’s years of schooling (β=-0.019, p<0.05), and father’s occupational status (β=-0.005, p<0.01) contributed significantly to the MCE of academically talented students. Better performance in mathematics affected the MCE of ATHSSs taking the liberal arts and science tests differently. Conclusions: We found the medical career is becoming unattractive to academically talented students and the medical career may be loosing their aura in China. Students who have medical career expectations are likely to be females and to have a weak family background. We discuss implications for medical education.

Psychometric Properties of Turkish Version of the Behavior Problems Scale for High School Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
Asli Bugay ◽  
Muge Orucu ◽  
Mana Tuna ◽  
Figen Cok ◽  
Petek Askar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
School Students

“A Shock to Study”

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence J. Coleman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
Academically Talented ◽  
School Students ◽  
Residential High School ◽  
Theoretical Issues ◽  
Academically Gifted

Learning about the experience of living in a state-funded, public residential high school for academically talented children was the purpose of an ethnographic inquiry. Studying and homework dominated the students' lives throughout the year. Eager academically gifted high school students were “shocked” to meet the homework demands of a rigorous academic program. The general story of doing homework is told, as well as four characteristic patterns of adjustment presented as cases of studying in action. Theoretical issues related to talent development are discussed.

High-Ability Students’ Time Spent Outside the Classroom

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 720-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew C. Makel ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Martha Putallaz ◽  
Jonathan Wai
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Summer Program ◽  
High Ability ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Academically Talented ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Year ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Academic Clubs ◽  
High Ability Students

This study considered how three groups of academically talented high school students—those who attended an academic summer program (TIP), those who qualified for the program but chose not to attend (QNA), and those who did not qualify (DNQ)—spent time outside the classroom. These groupings differentiated students by ability (QNA vs. DNQ) and attendance (TIP vs. QNA). Male–female comparisons were also conducted. By comparing participation rates across a variety of activities and by sex, the current study helps explain the lives of high-ability students outside the arena by which they are defined: their academic ability. Results reveal numerous group and sex differences based on how high-ability students spend their time outside the classroom. Females tended to participate more than males in activities that were generally positively associated with academic achievement, while also participating in more types of activities. Males, however, reported watching more TV and were less likely to participate in any activity. QNA students reported spending more time on academic-related activities, such as homework and academic clubs, than did DNQ students, indicating a generally higher interest in academic endeavors. However, the QNA and TIP groups differed only in their service club participation rates, indicating that attending a summer program is not associated with spending time outside the classroom differently during the school year. This research underscores the heterogeneity of different groups of high-ability students and suggests some caution when generalizing from research findings based only on program participants. Knowing how students spend their time can help parents, educators, and researchers understand and foster adolescent development.

scholarly journals PROFIL KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIKA TULIS SISWA SMP DALAM MEMECAHKAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA DITINJAU DARI KEMAMPUAN MATEMATIKA SISWA

MATHEdunesa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 442-454
Author(s):  
Nanda Wahyu Nurdiansyah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
High Ability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mathematical Communication ◽  
Mathematical Abilities ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
And Mathematics

One factor in learning mathematics is the need for communication skills. Carpenter & Gorg (2000: 60) states "Communication is an essential part of mathematics and mathematics education", which means that communication is an important part of mathematics and mathematics education. Mathematical communication is related to problem solving, because with the existence of mathematical communication students will understand better in solving mathematical problems. This qualitative descriptive study aims to describe the written mathematics communication of junior high school students in solving mathematical problems in terms of students' mathematical abilities. The data obtained came from three subjects, namely VIII grade junior high school students who had received the material system of two-variable linear equations (SPLDV). The three subjects consisted of students with high mathematical abilities, students with moderate mathematical abilities, and students with low mathematical abilities. The results of this study are the accuracy of writing mathematics for high ability and medium ability students is declared accurate, but low abilities is not declared accurate. In the completeness aspect, high ability and medium ability students written mathematics communication is complete for any information that has been submitted. But, student with low abilities is not complete. In the aspect of fluency, students with high abilities are able to communicate fluently in mathematics, but students with moderate and low abilities cannot fluently. . Keywords: Mathematical Communication, Problem Solving, Mathematical Ability.

scholarly journals Exploring the Psychometric Properties of Mandarin-Translated Zuckerman Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire among Chinese High School Students in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S10) ◽  
pp. 790-794
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Personality Testing ◽  
Personality Questionnaire ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factor Loadings ◽  
Chinese High School Students

The Zuckerman Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire (ZKPQ-50-CC) is widely used tool to measure personality traits among the test takers and has been translated in various languages. However, based on the literatures related to personality, it is apparent that there is no Mandarin translated ZKPQ is available to measure personality traits among Chinese population based on the Alternative Five Factor Model. Therefore, the aim of this study is to validate and explore the psychometric properties of the Mandarin-translated version of the Zuckerman Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire. A cross-sectional study was designed involving 250 Malaysian Chinese High school students, aged thirteen to eighteen. Forward-backward translations were performed followed by the factor analysis and reliability testing. The five factors structure was assessed and the factor loadings are similar with the Malay version of ZKPQ. This Mandarin translated ZKPQ comprised of 38 items with the factor loadings ranged from 0.41 to 0.79. The reliability values also showed that Mandarin translated ZKPQ is reliable. As such, the Mandarin translated ZKPQ was found to be valid and reliable to use among Mandarin speaking population for the purpose of personality testing and screening.

scholarly journals Profil Antisipasi Siswa SMP/MTs dalam Memecahkan Masalah Aljabar Ditinjau dari Kemampuan Matematika

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-52
Author(s):  
Maswar Maswar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
Mathematical Ability ◽  
High Ability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Key Words Anticipation ◽  
Female Subjects

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan profil antisipasi siswa SMP/MTs dalam memecahkan masalah aljabar ditinjau dari kemampuan matematika. Antisipasi pada penelitian ini mengacu pada antisipasi bentuk forseeing, yang meliputi 5 jenis tingkatan antisipasi, yaitu (1) impulsive anticipation, (2) interiorized anticipation,(3) tanacious anticipation,(4) analytic anticipation, and (5) exploratif anticipation.. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari 1 siswa perempuan kelas VIII SMP dan 2 siswa perempuan kelas VIII MTs. Teknik pengumpulan datanya dilakukan dengan pemberian tugas pemecahan masalah aljabar dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa profil antisipasi siswa pada subjek perempuan berkemampuan tinggi (SPT) diklasifikasikan sebagai analytic anticipation. Kemudian, profil antisipasi siswa pada subjek perempuan berkemampuan sedang (SPS) diklasifikasikan sebagai interiozed anticipation. Sedangkan, profil antisipasi siswa pada subjek perempuan berkemampuan rendah (SPR) dalam memecahkan masalah aljabar diklasifikasikan sebagai interiozed anticipation.. Kata Kunci: Antisipasi, Pemecahan Masalah Aljabar, Kemampuan Matematika   Abstract This study is aimed to describe anticipation profile of Junior High School Students in solving algebra problem based on mathematical ability difference. Anticipation in this study refers to anticipate the type of foreseeing as follows: (1) impulsive anticipation, (2) tanacious anticipation, (3) interiorized anticipation, (4) analytic anticipation, and (5) exploratif anticipation.. The Subjects of this study is consisted of three female students of 8^th class at SMP/MTs. The technique of collecting data applied in this study are task giving and interview. The results of this study showed that the anticipation profile of students on high-ability female subjects (SPT) was classified as analytic anticipation. Then, the anticipation profile of students on moderate-ability female subjects (SPS) was classified as interiozed anticipation. Meanwhile, the anticipation profile of students on low-ability female subjects (SPR) are classified as interiozed anticipation Key words: Anticipation, Algebra Problem Solving, Mathematical Ability

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