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The distribution and utilization of class time: How long should class be, and should students even attend?

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  • Tatum, Robert C.
  • Childers, Keisha L.

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Previous research has examined a number of factors affecting student learning and academic performance, including attendance, prior GPA, and college entrance exam scores. This study seeks to expand the literature utilizing a data set for introductory macroeconomics classes at a public liberal arts college. The study introduces an important new variable to determine the role of class scheduling on student performance: the distribution of class time per week. Linear regression models yield anticipated directional results, with six of nine selected variables yielding statistically significant results and 57.3% of the variation in exam scores explained by the selected variables.

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  • Tatum, Robert C. & Childers, Keisha L., 2013. "The distribution and utilization of class time: How long should class be, and should students even attend?," International Review of Economics Education, Elsevier, vol. 13(C), pages 1-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ireced:v:13:y:2013:i:c:p:1-9
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iree.2013.04.017
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    Absenteeism; Exam score; Distribution of class time;
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    JEL classification:

    • A20 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - General
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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