THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTENDANCE DURING THE FIRST

FIVE WEEKS Of THE SEMESTER AND FINAL GRADES

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This chart illustrates the results of a study conducted at City Colleges of Chicago. This study found that
students who attend class frequently at the beginning of the semester receive higher final grades than do stu-
dents who miss classes. Attendance and final grades continue to be related to each other for the entire semes- —
ter.

A and B students attend between 90% and 95% of classes at the beginning of the semester. C and D stu-
dents attend 80% and 85% of classes. Students who fail or withdraw attend only 70% to 75% of these classes.

Many important factors work together to influence final grades. Attendance is one of those factors that
you can control easily. If you improve your attendance, then your grades will probably improve. You increase
your opportunities to learn when you attend class more often.

John Q. Easton, Research Specialist
Chicago Board of Education

For further information, contact the author at 1819 West Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609.

 

 

Suanne D. Roueche, Editor
November 2, 1984, Vol. Vi, No. 30

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