Showing papers by "Mark W. Fraser published in 1998"
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the correlation between admissions criteria and academic performance at one state university and found that two admissions criteria, undergraduate GPA and GRE score, and two applicant characteristics, gender and race, were significantly correlated with academic performance.
Abstract: The authors report on an investigation of the correlation between admissions criteria and academic performance at one state university. The admissions data used in this study were collected from 654 MSW students who attended the school from 1985 to 1992. Test scores on a comprehensive exam taken by these MSW students prior to graduation were used as the measure of academic performance. The authors found that two admissions criteria, undergraduate GPA and GRE score, and two applicant characteristics, gender and race, were significantly correlated with academic performance.
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TL;DR: Two admissions criteria, undergraduate GPA and GRE score, and two applicant characteristics, gender and race, were significantly correlated with academic performance at one state university.
Abstract: The authors report on an investigation of the correlation between admissions criteria and academic performance at one state university. The admissions data used in this study were collected from 654 MSW students who attended the school from 1985 to 1992. Test scores on a comprehensive exam taken by these MSW students prior to graduation were used as the measure of academic performance. The authors found that two admissions criteria, undergraduate GPA and GRE score, and two applicant characteristics, gender and race, were significantly correlated with academic performance.
31 citations
TL;DR: The multidimensionality of these programs is viewed by many experts as a... as mentioned in this paper, and the multidimensional family support programs employ multiple strategies in an effort to strengthen families and promote the well-being of children.
Abstract: Family-support programs employ multiple strategies in an effort to strengthen families and promote the well-being of children. The multidimensionality of these programs—viewed by many experts as a ...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors utilize a resilience perspective and a review of research to identify societal, community, family, and individual factors related to the after-school period that place many children at increased risk for poor developmental and behavioral outcomes.
Abstract: This paper utilizes a resilience perspective and a review of research to identify societal, community, family, and individual factors related to the after-school period that place many children at increased risk for poor developmental and behavioral outcomes. We define and discuss the importance of four key dimensions of children's after-school experiences: safety, developmental appropriateness, cultural relevance, and stability. We recommend that families and practitioners collaborate and include children in the decision making to create after-school care that is individualized. Whenever possible, after-school settings should include opportunities for both enhancing academic achievement and having fun. While emphasizing that all children need appropriate after-school environments, we discuss the importance of assessment and of plan development and monitoring when working with youths at risk for aggressive behavior, impaired relationships with peers and adults, and poor performance in school.
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