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Tertiary architecture and construction management students' academic performance: role of demographic variables
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posted on 2016-01-01, 00:00 authored by M. Reza Hosseini, Lassetter ShawLassetter Shaw, Linda TivendaleLinda Tivendale, Anthony MillsAnthony MillsThis study presents an account of how different demographic variables affect students’ academic performance. The studied sample comprises a cohort of 133 Architecture and Construction Management (ACM) students in a third-year unit allocated to construction methodology and structural knowledge required for high-rise construction. Data is collected for these students studying at the School of Architecture and Built Environment at Deakin University (A+B). Outcomes of group and individual task (exam) are analysed deploying statistical methods. The findings show no significant difference between students coming to university from Year-12-to-and those that come from the vocational education sector. Furthermore, the findings indicate significant discrepancy in terms of performance amongst the students enrolled in construction management course with double-degree and architecture students. Additionally, the study reveals that female students outperform male students in individual tasks. The findings could be applicable to redesigning assessments as well as planning of prerequisite units in the studied curricula.
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Australasian Universities Building Education Association. Annual Conference (40th : 2016 : Cairns, Queensland)Series
Annual Conference of the Australasian Universities Building Education AssociationPagination
361 - 270Publisher
Central Queensland UniversityLocation
Cairns, QueenslandPlace of publication
Rockhampton, Qld.Start date
2016-07-06End date
2016-07-08ISBN-13
9781921047138Language
engPublication classification
E Conference publication; E1 Full written paper - refereedCopyright notice
2016, The AuthorsEditor/Contributor(s)
N SinghaputtangkulTitle of proceedings
AUBEA 2016 : Proceedings of the 40th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Annual ConferenceUsage metrics
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