International Journal of Progressive Education
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International Journal of Progressive Education 2022, Vol. 18(3) 138-149

The Effect of Class Attendance on Learners' Success in Mathematics Course During Distance Education Process

Ömer Yılmaz

pp. 138 - 149   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.439.10

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of class attendance during distance education process on academic success. The research was conducted among 46 students studying in sixth and seventh graders in a private educational institute in Elazığ city. As data collection tool, four achievement tests designed at the Central Office of relevant institution were employed and validity and reliability of the tests were ensured before application. Required approvals were taken prior to administering achievement tests in the research and before sharing collected data. In identifying the relationship between class attendance and exam success scores correlation analysis was harnessed and in determining their predictive power multiple regression analysis was applied. In sum, at the end of consecutive measurements it was identified that class attendance has a positive relationship with exam success scores.

Keywords: Distance Education, Class Attendance, Academic Success, Regression Analysis

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Yilmaz, O. (2022). The Effect of Class Attendance on Learners' Success in Mathematics Course During Distance Education Process. International Journal of Progressive Education, 18(3), 138-149. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.439.10

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Yilmaz, O. (2022). The Effect of Class Attendance on Learners' Success in Mathematics Course During Distance Education Process. International Journal of Progressive Education, 18(3), pp. 138-149.

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Yilmaz, Omer (2022). "The Effect of Class Attendance on Learners' Success in Mathematics Course During Distance Education Process". International Journal of Progressive Education 18 (3):138-149. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.439.10

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