An investigation and analysis of ninth grade academic profiles and plans after high school
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Nancy Tysinger Simon (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Lloyd Bond
Abstract: Using information readily available in a student's cumulative folder, this study provides a practical model to assist schools in identifying, early in high school, the educational/career path an individual student is likely to pursue immediately after graduation. Knowing the possible postsecondary plans of students would assist schools in planning additional relevant information and experiences so each student might maximize his chance of making wise decisions about postsecondary plans. Ninth grade information from the cumulative folders of 242 high school graduates and a survey of their postsecondary plans taken approximately a month after graduation were analyzed using discriminant function analysis. The study includes a detailed discussion of results when using five ninth grade variables (California Achievement Test language scale score [CAT-V], number of ninth grade absences, grade point average at the end of the ninth grade [GPA], gender and race) to determine which of the four categories of postsecondary plans a student is likely to choose. The four groups include those who plan to: (1) attend a four-year college/university; (2) attend a technical, community, or junior college, trade or business school; (3) pursue no further education (now working or looking for work, or have entered the military); or (4) pursue no further education (not working, want more education but have taken no action, or are undecided about further education).
An investigation and analysis of ninth grade academic profiles and plans after high school
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 1991
- Subjects
- High school students
- Vocational guidance
- High school students $x Attitudes