Math matters! :
the importance of mathematical and verbal skills for degree performance /
Judith M. Delaney ; Paul J. Devereux.
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Summary: | We find that mathematics skills have a stronger relationship to university performance than verbal skills. While both are predictive of degree completion and class of degree obtained, mathematics skills have a larger effect, and are particularly predictive of achieving a first-class honours degree and of high achievement in STEM courses. |
Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Dublin :
UCD Centre for Economic Research,
2019.
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Series: | Working paper (University College, Dublin. Centre for Economic Research) ;
19/028 |
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Notes: | "November 2019". Physical description: 12 pages ; 21 cm. more |