The relationship between lecture attendance and academic performance in an undergraduate psychology class
Date
2007
Authors
Thactcher, A
Fridjhon, P
Cockcroft, K
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Publisher
South African Journal of Psychology
Abstract
This article reports on a preliminary investigation into the impact of non-attendance at lectures on the performance of students in a second-year psychology class. Results suggest that the frequency of lecture attendance is significantly, but moderately, related to better academic performance and that 'always' attending lectures is the best indicator of academic performance. These results are discussed in relation to understanding lecture non-attendance and improving academic performance
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Keywords
Academic performance, Lecture attendance, Teaching psychology, Undergraduate psychology classes