An evaluation of a self‐assessment test used to predict success in introductory college mathematics courses

Does Pre-Admissions Testing Play a Role in Math Performance Among Students Enrolled in a 2-Year Practical Nursing Diploma Program?

“…The sole use of pre-admissions testing therefore as a method to determine improvement in math skill and performance among accepted students in the PN program is not sufficient and must be augmented by other methods. Even though only two courses were used to reach this conclusion, the results of this study are in line with literature observations on the usability of pre-admissions tests as predictors of student performance (Geiser, 2009;Lai et al, 2008;Mattimore, 2008;McDermott, 2008;Morrison & Schmit, 2010;Schultz & Austin, 1987). Due to the essential role that math skills play in the PN program, additional alternatives and augmenters to pre-admissions testing must be sought out to enhance this student skill while in the program.…”

“…Pre-admissions tests can measure student aptitude and potential to acquire knowledge, allowing health professional schools to select students who are most likely to succeed in the program and as future practitioners (Geiser, 2009;Stemler, 2012). It is critical though that the selected pre-admissions test be subject-specific or locally developed as tests of a broad nature have been shown to be influenced by socioeconomic standing, parental experiences, and access to test preparatory material (Geiser, 2009;Lai et al, 2008;Mattimore, 2008;McDermott, 2008;Morrison & Schmit, 2010;Schultz & Austin, 1987).…”