Prediction of achievement in elementary algebra

Abstract

This study is concerned with the prediction of success in the first year of high school algebra from test scores. The New Stanford arithmetic test, Orleans algebra prognosis test, and the Terman, Kuhlmann-Anderson, and Otis intelligence tests accurately differentiate degrees of success in elementary algebra. The groups showing different degrees of success, however, show great overlapping in their test scores. The total test picture plus personal evaluation of the student probably make for better prediction than the results of a single test alone. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)