Grade Point Average Of Students Research Articles

Grade Point Average: The Relationship with Results of Entrance Assessment, Learning Motivation, Achievement Motivation, and Perception of Teacher Leadership

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the Grade Point Average (GPA) of graduates of social majors of National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute» (Ukraine) with results of the entrance assessment, learning motivation (educational and cognitive, professional motives and motives for creative self-realization), achievement motivation, perception of teacher leadership. The research was conducted during 2018-2020, calculations were made for a total of 502 respondents with using the correlation and regression analysis. Results of the study demonstrate a significant correlation between the level of academic success and the level of educational and cognitive motivation of graduates (r=0,644, р<0,01). A less strong connection was found between GPA of graduates and results of the entrance examination (r= 0,502, р<0,01). The weakest, albeit statistically significant, relationship is between GPA variables and students’ perception of teacher leadership (r=0.160, p<0.01), as well as between GPA and motives for creative self-realization (r=0,139, р<0,01). The article also carried out a correlation analysis for groups of students by level of education, form of study, majors and gender of respondents. Obtained results are discussed from the point of view of improving the procedure for selecting applicants for admission to the University and improving the educational process.

Exploring Distinctions Between Library Users and Nonusers in a Public Research University

This study examines data from a survey conducted at a U.S. public research university, focusing on students’ behaviors and attitudes toward the library, both physical and online. The analysis categorizes student users and nonusers based on demographics such as full-time enrollment, first-generation status, college, and grade point average (GPA). Results indicate that first-generation students were most likely to never use the online library. Low GPA respondents visited the physical library most frequently, whereas high GPA students were more inclined to use e-resources. The discussion section includes suggestions for improving services and resources to support student success.

Prediction of Grade Point Average (GPA) for Students at Informatics and Computer Engineering Education – Universitas Negeri Jakarta during Online Learning Using Naive Bayes Algorithm

The transition of learning models from face-to-face to online learning has had several impacts on student learning, reflected in their academic achievements. This study aims to determine the performance of the algorithm model using data mining classification techniques in predicting the Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) of Informatics and Computer Engineering Education students, at Universitas Negeri Jakarta during online learning. The prediction employed the Naive Bayes algorithm and the dataset obtained by collecting questionnaires from 2020 and 2021 batches. The total data obtained is 155 records with 13 (thirteen) attributes in the form of 1 (one) ID attribute including NIM, 11 (eleven) regular attributes including gender, college entrance, smartphone facilities, network conditions, preferred online applications, interest in learning, learning attitudes, learning creativity, parental support, study groups, and other activities outside of lectures during online learning, and 1 (one) the label attribute namely the Semester Grade Point Average for students in 3rd and 5th semester. The evaluation of this research involved the confusion matrix and the ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curve. Confusion matrix resulted in an accuracy of 75%, precision of 28.33%, and recall of 26.43%. The ROC curve resulted in an AUC value of 0.679, indicating the category of poor classification. This study also applied the SMOTE data balancing technique, leading to a confusion matrix evaluation with 88.46% accuracy, 57.43% precision, and 52.14% recall. Furthermore, the ROC curve resulted in an AUC value of 0.809 which is categorized as a Good classification.

Assessing the impact of Ordinary Level Grades on the Cumulative Grade Point Average of First Year University Students (A Factorial Design Approach)

The purpose of this work is to model the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of first year engineering students of a private university in southwestern Nigeria using the Ordinary level (O’ level) grades in mathematics, physics, and chemistry as factors. The choice of the three subjects was due to the fact that virtually all the courses taken in first year by engineering students require a solid background in these three subjects. Duplicate samples were randomly selected from a population stratified into all possible factor levels The O’ level grades were converted to scaled variables (as typically done in factorial design) and used as the model matrix of six levels of a three-factorial design. Three orthogonal statistical models were fitted namely; first order, interaction and response surface models using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) Estimators. The model of best fit was identified and used to obtain the combination of ordinary level grades that maximized and minimized first year CGPA. The results showed that the three models were statistically significant with each having p-value < 0.001. Response Surface Model provided a better fit in terms of the R^2=47.0% and the RMSE =0.320. The combination of grades that maximizes and minimizes first year CGPA were A1 in all the three subjects and A2 in mathematics, C6 in physics and chemistry, respectively. The results of this work suggested that a large percentage of extraneous factors is affecting the CGPA of first year engineering students in this university due to the relatively small values of the coefficient of determination returned by the three models

The Influence of Graduates' Competence from Universitas Darussalam Gontor on the Relevance Level between Fields of Study and Employment

The success of higher education institutions is often measured by their competitiveness and the quality of their graduates in the job market. The concept of competitiveness, particularly in terms of educational relevance, is a fundamental consideration outlined in Law No. 12 related to higher education. One of the mechanisms for assessing this educational relevance involves conducting tracer studies among graduates. The objective of this research is to examine the individual (partial) and combined (simultaneous) effects of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Academic Supporting Credit for Students (AKPAM) on the alignment between graduates' fields of study and their subsequent employment. This study focuses on alumni from Darussalam Gontor University in the year 2019. The research is conducted through a survey-based approach, and the data collected through tracer study questionnaires. The findings indicate that while GPA exhibits an insignificant influence on the degree of alignment between fields of study and employment, AKPAM significantly affects this alignment. Moreover, when considered together, both GPA and AKPAM exert a significant influence on the alignment between graduates' fields of study and their employment choices

Student-Company Assignment: Simulation Approach

Student-Company Assignment is defined as a multi-criteria problem involving the allocation of students to companies according to various criteria. Universities offering workplace experience courses in their undergraduate programs send their students to companies. During this assignment process, allocating suitable students to suitable companies can be a challenging task, as company demands are limited, and certain companies are more preference after by many students. This study proposes a simulation approach to solve the problem. In the first stage of the study, various criteria for students and companies were identified. These criteria include the total number of students, the total number of companies, student preferences, company demands for students, language skills of students, academic grade point averages of students, subject-specific skills of students, language skills demand of companies, and subject-specific skills demand of companies. In the second stage of the study, student-company matching is performed considering these criteria. The SIMIO program was used to model and simulate this process. The contribution of this study to the literature can be summarized as a simulation approach to the student-company assignment problem. The proposed approach was applied to a university offering workplace experience and the results showed an improvement in terms of performance parameters compared to the existing situation.

Effects of a Summer Bridge Program on Student Grade Point Average and Retention

Both society- and individual-level factors serve to make persistence through one's university career more difficult, especially for students with disadvantaged financial and academic backgrounds. Using a rich dataset of students at a rural, 4-year university in Pennsylvania, we compare GPA and persistence outcomes of two groups of students in academic and financial need: those that participated in a summer bridge (SB) program and those with similar high school backgrounds that did not. Multivariate logistic regression and survival analysis are used to test for any statistical associations between SB participation and persistence while controlling for student demographic, high school background, and home area factors. Results suggest that while SB students come into college at a significant economic and academic disadvantage, they have 60% higher odds of persisting to the second semester and 71% higher odds of persisting to the second year than students in the non-SB comparison group ( p < 0.01).

Simple Additive Weight in Placement of Community Service Program Student Locations

Community Service Program is a mandatory activity for student to implement the Tree Pillars of Higher Education as well as being a creative and innovative space for students to cannel knowledge and knowledge to find a solution for problems faced by the village community. It is hoped that the placement of the location of the community service program students will be right on target and not be a polemic for Community Service Program students who feel infair with the distribution of locations. The selection of Community Service Program locations for students in this case study uses the Simple Additive Weight (SAW) Algorithm by reviewing several student criteria, such a students having babies, student health conditions, wheather the student is pregnant or not, students have a vehicle or not, where students live, Grade Point Average (GPA) of students, organizational participation, taking courses, field experience practice, as well as the criteria for the location of the Community Service Program is the location of the Community Service Program, illiteracy, population density, and village area. The results of ranking using SAW, , the results obtained for student 1 with a value of 5.866667 are suggested to occupy Village 1 with a value of 2.833333, Student 2 with a value of 7.133333 occupies Village 2 with a ranking value of 2.916667, and Student 3 with a value of 7.2 occupies Village 3 with a value of 3.75.

The Relationship between Reading Attitude and Student Grade Point Average

Reading is crucial for individuals to achieve optimal functioning, as it facilitates the development of cognitive processes such as critical thinking and decision-making, which foster the ability to conceptualize and solve problems. This research study is significant to conduct because there is a dier need for a scholarly inquiry more focused on establishing the relationship between students’ attitudes toward reading and their academic performance while considering the influence of study skills across all levels of education. The main aim of the study was to examin the relation between the reading attitudes of students and their academic acheivment by gainning higher grades in the class. Thus, the main research question the study was; What is the relationship between reading attitude and students’ grade point average? The main research tool used in thse study was quantitative research method. The study was conducted in King Saud University for Health and Sciences (KSUHS) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Random sampling technique was used to select the sample. Sample size of the study was 146 students enrolled in first-year at KSUHS. The Pearson correlation value of E1, E2, E3, G1, E10, E13, E16, E21, G25, E1, E2, E22, E12, E7, E8, E14 lie between +1 and -1 which showed that variables have a significant relationship with each other. The hypothesis test values were (t=4.797, p<.01) which supported the hypothesis that a positive reading attitude contributes to higher grade point averages in the classroom due to which H1 was accepted. Correlation among the variables showed that grade point average is significantly correlated with Reading attitudes toward the English language.

Investigating the Relationship Between the Thesis Score and Grade Point Average of Master of Science Graduates of Rehabilitation Faculty From 2008 to 2019

Background and Objectives: Choosing a thesis subject is one of the critical concerns of master’s students because a student’s graduation depends on defending the thesis. The main research question was whether students with a lower grade point average (GPA) also require a lower score and spend more time and vice versa whether students with a higher GPA perform better for the thesis or not. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all master’s graduates of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences between 2008 and 2019 who had been recorded in a computer system were enrolled. Using the stratified sampling method, at least one sample was assigned to each stratum (field year), and the sample size was calculated to be 128 people. The data were analyzed by SPSS software, version 19 via correlation and regression analysis with a chi-square test. Results: In this study, the correlation coefficient between the duration of the study and thesis score was significant and obtained as -0.289 (P=0.001), while the correlation coefficient between the duration of the study and the student’s GPA was only significant (P=0.047) and equal to -0.176. The estimated Pearson correlation coefficient between the thesis score and GPA for all graduates was r=0.352 (r=0.338 for men and r=0.284 for women). Conclusion: Although the GPA of female students was better, the statistical analysis indicated that the student gender was not an effective factor in getting a thesis score. Considering the constancy of academic courses across all groups, the correlation between the duration of the study and the thesis score was negative. It seems that most students spend more time at university due to the delay in defending the thesis.

Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Lower Academic Performance in Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. Studies have shown that sleep problems are prevalent among university students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between sleep quality and academic performance among dental students at a Malaysian university. Methods: All dental students of the university were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study, which used a self-administered Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale and the psychological health domain of the Lifestyle and Habits Questionnaire- Brief. The academic performance was determined by their Grade Point Average (GPA). Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, Pearson’s Chi square test for independence, and ANCOVA tests were used to analyse the data. Results: A total of 341 students (233 females and 108 males) participated in the study, with 36.7% reporting poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5). There was a significant difference in academic performance between students with good and poor sleep quality. Controlling for gender and psychological health, poor sleep quality was associated with lower GPA in both preclinical (adjusted mean GPA: 2.84 for poor sleepers, 3.28 for good sleepers, P < 0.001) and clinical year students (adjusted mean GPA: 2.99 for poor sleepers, 3.13 for good sleepers, P = 0.003). Conclusion: Dental students with poor sleep quality performed worse academically than students with good sleep quality after controlling for gender and psychological health. This finding was consistent in both the preclinical and clinical phase groups.

The Effect of Sleep Quality and Mental Health on Academic Performance Among the Medical Students of King Abdulaziz University.

Sleep quality has an important role in brain functioning and development. Affected sleep quality and mental health can negatively affect the academic performance of college students. To assess the effect of sleep quality and mental health on the academic performance of medical students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We conducted a cross-sectional study among medical students at King Abdulaziz University. The dependent variable was the current grade point average (GPA). For the independent variables, two validated tools were used in the study: the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep assessment; and theDepression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) for mental health assessment. A total of 382 responses were analyzed. The majority of students (86.6%) had GPAs greater than 3.75/5, while only 1% of the sample had a GPA lower than 2.75/5. The PSQI showed a median and interquartile range of (9, 6-11). Normal DASS-21 represented the majority as follows: depression at 67%, anxiety at 63.1%, and stress at 82.2%. In the statistical analyses, sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and stress were not statistically significant with the student's GPA. Low levels of sleep quality were found among medical students in our study. While sleep quality and mental health status did not show an effect on the GPA of the medical students, lower sleep quality was significantly correlated with increased scores of depression, anxiety, and stress. Our findings mandate interventions directed at improving sleep quality among medical students.

T-Test Analysis of Learning Achievement of Bilingual Students and Regular Students

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in learning achievement between bilingual students and regular students.
 Methodology: This research methodology uses a quantitative approach with the type of Ex-Postfacto research. Data collection techniques were carried out through documents and interviews. The collected data were then analyzed using conditional tests, such as the normality test and homogeneity test, as well as hypothesis testing with the T test.
 Main Findings: The findings of this study are that the average Grade Point Average (GPA) of bilingual students is 3.50, with a minimum GPA of 3.36 and a maximum GPA of 3.75. While the average GPA of regular students is 3.41, with a minimum GPA of 3.28 and a maximum GPA of 3.65. Based on the results of the t test calculation, with a 90% confidence level, a significance value (sig) of 0.005 is obtained with a calculated t value of 2.954 which is greater than t table of 1.675. The alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, indicating that there is a significant difference between the GPA of bilingual students and regular students.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research lies in the research contribution to the understanding of differences in learning achievement between bilingual students and regular students. These findings can provide new insights in the context of education and show the importance of bilingualism in achieving academic achievement.

The Reading Challenges, Strategies, and Habits of University Students With a History of Reading Difficulties and Their Relations to Academic Achievement

Given the increase in students with learning disabilities entering university, we investigated a broader group—students with a history of reading difficulties (HRD)—who are known to be at risk of academic struggles. We identified the self-reported reading challenges and strategies of university students with HRD (n = 49) and those with no history of reading difficulties (NRD; n = 88) and examined group differences and relations with first-year grade point average (GPA). Students with HRD reported more difficulties with perceived reading comprehension, concentration, and reading speed than students with NRD. Groups differed in use of reading strategies: Students with HRD were descriptively more likely to reduce reading volume by using alternative materials and chose to read based on text length and availability of alternative materials. For both groups, reading completion and concentration strategies were positively related to GPA, while perceived difficulty with reading comprehension and choosing to read based on interest were negatively related to GPA. Some strategies were negatively associated with GPA for students with NRD, but not for students with HRD. Findings revealed the challenges that students with HRD experience with reading in university and identified strategies, potentially adaptive or maladaptive, that they used to manage their academic reading load.

Diffrences in Student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) Based on SBMPTN of UTBC and UTBK and External Motivation in Choosing PMIPA Majors of Tadulako University

This study aims to describe the differences in student's GPAs at the Mathematics and Natural Science Education (PMIPA) Department of Tadulako University who enter through the Joint Selection to Enter State Universities (SBMPTN) pathway with the Print-Based Written Test (UTBC) in 2018 and Computer-Based Writing Examination (UTBK) systems in 2019, describe the relationship of external motivation of students in choosing majors with GPA based on the SBMPTN (UTBC and UTBK) pathway. The samples used were all students at the PMIPA Study Program of Tadulako University who entered through the UTBC SBMPTN pathway in 2018 as many as 134 students and 130 students of UTBK 2019. There is an insignificant difference in the students' GPA through the UTBC and UTBK SBMPTN pathway. The students of UTBK have a higher GPA in the second semester than the students of UTBC, with the average GPA of UTBC students is 3.407, and the average GPA of UTBK students is 3.525. There is no relationship between students' external motivation in choosing a major against students' GPA at the PMIPA department of Tadulako University, but factors of interest and self-will influence it.

The Interplay of Academic Hardiness, Passion for Studies and Affective Experiences in Undergraduates’ Happiness and GPA Scores: a Person-Oriented Approach

AbstractThe purpose of the study was to investigate undergraduates’ profiles, taking into account personality traits (academic hardiness and test anxiety), motivational factors (passion for studies) and affective experiences (positive and negative affect). The study explored differences in outcomes such as happiness and grade point average (GPA) scores among student profiles. The sample comprised of 293 undergraduates, studying in a social science department. Participants completed the following scales: (a) Revised Academic Hardiness Scale (RAHS), (b) Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI), (c) Passion scale, (d) Positive and Negative Affect scale (PANAS), (e) Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ). Academic achievement was measured using students’ GPA. Results from hierarchical cluster analysis (which was used for clustering undergraduates into homogenous groups) revealed three profiles: (a) hardy, passionate and non-anxious undergraduates, emotionally positive, (b) anxious-committed, mid-passionate undergraduates, experiencing low positive and mid-negative affect and (c) low hardy, unpassionate and mid-anxious undergraduates, experiencing both positive and negative affect. These profiles were differentially related to student happiness and GPA scores. Hardy, passionate and non-anxious with positive affect undergraduates reported the highest GPA and happiness scores. Results of the study are discussed, practical implications, limitations and future research directions are presented.

Nursing Students' Academic Performance using the Online Teaching Methods: The Experience from Jordan

Objectives: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, all courses shifted to online teaching. This paper aimed to estimate the impact of online vs. face-to-face course delivery on students' Grade Point Average (GPA) and to find if there is any difference in students' GPA based on selected sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. A total of 3445 students enrolled in all faculties were included. Paired t-test, independent t, and ANOVA were used to answer research questions. Results: The online GPA was significantly higher than face-to-face GPAs among the total study population. The online GPAs for female students, students in middle years, and those from mainly theoretical fields or faculties were significantly higher than face-to-face GPAs. Conclusion: This study found that online instruction improved the academic performance of some students at certain phases. Online teaching benefited female students, colleges offering largely theoretical knowledge (law, Islamic studies, social studies), and middle-year students. Health and medical faculties were less suited for entirely online instruction. This study proposes online teaching as a valid and effective teaching method equivalent to face-to-face teaching methods under specific criteria: Entirely in theoretical disciplines or as part of programs as standing modules in practical fields, Female and middle-years students, especially those taking theoretical courses. The study also recommends that online teaching is a valid possibility amid extreme weather, health, natural, or political situations. Finally, online teaching should be implemented continuously to prepare staff and students for the application of online teaching during emergencies.

Determination of Correlation Among 9-Hole Peg Test Scores and Preclinical Performances of Second-Year Students of a Faculty of Dentistry

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the scores obtained by the 9-hole peg manual dexterity test of the second-year students of the Faculty of Dentistry at Süleyman Demirel University and the grade point averages that they received from the preclinical practical course tasks. Material and Methods: The study involved 121 dentistry students (46 males and 75 females). A 9-hole peg test (BASELINE Evaluation Instruments, LOT: 120536) was applied to each student twice for dominant and non-dominant hands, and the obtained average scores were recorded in seconds. At the beginning of the education period, Black II. cavity preparation assignments were given for model teeth numbered 15, 26, and 46. The assessment and evaluation criteria of the students' weekly preclinical practice tasks were shared before each assignment, and the same instructor evaluated the tasks given to the students for three weeks. The relationship between 9-hole peg test scores and preclinical course grades was analyzed with Pearson correlation analysis and the change in 9-hole peg test compared to grade point average with one-way ANOVA. Results: Both the 9-hole peg test scores and grade point averages of female students participating in the study were significantly higher than male students (p<0.05). It was determined that there was a negative and high-level correlation between the nine-hole peg test scores and grade point averages (p<0.05, r:-0.712). Conclusion: Although the nine-hole peg test is not used to assess student skills and predict success, it can validate and calibrate educators' grades.

Effect of Effective Reading on Students’ Academic Performance in Tertiary Institution: A Case Study of Computer Science Department Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Academic performance is the measurement of students’ achievement across various academic subjects. Teachers and perhaps educationists measure academic achievements using classroom performance, graduation grades and results from standardized tests. In this paper, we carried out some statistical analysis to determine if the Grade Point Average (GPA) of students’ academic performance in Computer Science department 2020/2021 National Diploma (ND) one academic session, do depend on the number of hours students spend over the weekends reading their books using simple linear regression analysis and correlation analysis at 5 percent level of significance. The findings of the study shows that there is a linear relationship between the two variables y(GPA) and the number of x(hours) the students spent reading for their examinations, and it also indicates a strong significant difference on the effect of effective reading of students’ academic performance in tertiary institutions.

Analysis of the Factors Affecting Student Performance Using a Neuro-Fuzzy Approach

Predicting students’ academic performance and the factors that significantly influence it can improve students’ completion and graduation rates, as well as reduce attrition rates. In this study, we examine the factors influencing student academic achievement. A fuzzy-neural approach is adopted to build a model that predicts and explains variations in course grades among students, based on course category, student course attendance rate, gender, high-school grade, school type, grade point average (GPA), and course delivery mode as input predictors. The neuro-fuzzy system was used because of its ability to implicitly capture the functional form between the dependent variable and input predictors. Our results indicate that the most significant predictors of course grades are student GPA, followed by course category. Using sensitivity analysis, student attendance was determined to be the most significant factor explaining the variations in course grades, followed by GPA, with course delivery mode ranked third. Our findings also indicate that a hybrid course delivery mode has positively impacted course grades as opposed to online or face-to-face course delivery alone.