Abstract
The effect of absenteeism on students’ exam performance during an introductory microeconomics course was examined. The focus was on the impact of absenteeism in the prior exam period on current exam performance. Results showed a negative and significant correlation – one additional class missed was found to lower test scores by approximately 2-3 points and reduce exam performance by approximately 3-6%. One additional class missed in the first and second exam periods was found to lower final exam scores by approximately 4 and 2 points, and reduce final exam performance by approximately 6.5% and 3.4%, respectively. Moreover, the cumulative absenteeism effect was found to be significant on final comprehensive exam performance while not significant on second midterm exam performance. In addition, the post-exam effect was tested and found not to be significant. An implied issue was discussed – attendance be compulsory? Findings suggest that an incentive-stimulating attendance strategy may be considered as a substitute for a mandatory attendance policy.
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