Abstract:
It is important to understand those factors that determine whether a student will excel or struggle in their university studies. A study was conducted to determine the characteristics that influence students' course performance and how student study habits change during the semester in order to facilitate better course performance in a plant science course at [State] University. The descriptivecorrelational study was based on data collected from students enrolled in a plant science course at the beginning and end of the semester as part of a larger study. A total of 107 students participated in the study. Most students were freshmen animal science majors enrolled in the course as part of their degree requirements. Student study and exam preparation time increased over the course of a semester, while course attendance decreased. Student characteristics associated with a high grade in the course were: ACT
score, semester GPA, sex, class attendance, and age. Recommendations for future students based on these
observations include attending class regularly and studying course content at least three hours each week.
Keywords:
factors affecting student success, course performance in plant science, course attendance, exam preparation, study habits
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