Search for dissertations about: "Achievement test"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 54 swedish dissertations containing the words Achievement test.

  2. 16. Essays on inputs, admissions and returns to education

    Author : Linn Karlsson; David Granlund; Magnus Wikström; Sandra McNally; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics of education; computers; TIMSS; academic achievement; admissions; upper secondary grades; SweSAT; underprediction; gender differences; adult education; second-chance education; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : Paper [I] analyses the associations between computer use in schools and at home and test scores by using TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) data for more than 900,000 fourth-graders in 2011 and 2015. Pupils who used computers at school, especially those who used them frequently, scored lower than students who never used computers. READ MORE

  4. 17. Social Climate and the Student in the Learning Environment : Advances in Assessment, Observation, and Coaching

    Author : Carina Wikman; Mara Westling Allodi; Laura Ferrer-Wreder; Snyder Patricia; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : classroom climate; social climate; social-emotional learning; whole child approach; self-concept; prosocial behaviors; well-being; academic achievement; intervention; Practice-Based Coaching; elementary school; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

    Abstract : Relationships and what is taking place socio-emotionally in the classroom may support or hinder students´ learning and development. All students benefit from a positive, supportive classroom climate, especially children with special educational needs. READ MORE

  5. 18. High Performance Manufacturing of Advanced Thin Plates ─ Forming of Titanium and Stainless Steel Materials

    Author : Per Gabrielson; Industriell Produktion; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; High performance manufacturing; test tools; sheet-metal forming; stainless steel; commercially pure titanium; process optimization; forming simulation; finite element analyses; acoustic emission; production performance analysis; cost models; manufacturing costs; sustainable production;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry represents a highly important sector of the Swedish economy. The increasing demands placed on the quality and performance of products that are manufactured places increasing demands on the manufacturing processes involved. READ MORE

  6. 19. Contributions to Kernel Equating

    Author : Björn Andersson; Fan Yang-Wallentin; Marie Wiberg; Alina A. von Davier; Jorge González; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; observed-score test equating; item response theory; R; equipercentile equating; asymptotic standard errors; non-equivalent groups with anchor test design; Statistics; Statistik;

    Abstract : The statistical practice of equating is needed when scores on different versions of the same standardized test are to be compared. This thesis constitutes four contributions to the observed-score equating framework kernel equating. READ MORE

  7. 20. Assessing eczema and food allergy in young children

    Author : Irene Devenney; Karin Fälth-Magnusson; Arne Høst; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; atopy; eczema; food allergy; nitric oxide; oral food challenge; skin prick test; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

    Abstract : Background: Atopic disease is an increasing problem. Eczema affects 10-20% of young children, and 33-37% of children with eczema are food allergic. Among other factors, nitric oxide (NO) is thought to play a role in eczema and food allergy. READ MORE