Analyzing the Influence of Attendance on Class Performance: A Report

This report investigates the influence of class attendance on academic performance, drawing upon studies conducted on biology and nursing students. It highlights the correlation between regular attendance and higher GPAs, as supported by research from Moore (2006) and McCarey, Barr & Rattray (2007). The report also references studies by Ahmad et al. (2017) and Alexander & Hicks (2015) to reinforce the positive impact of attendance on learning and examination results. The report emphasizes the need for further research into the reasons behind absenteeism. It concludes that there is a strong link between class attendance and academic performance, underscoring the importance of regular attendance for student success. The report also mentions that stress may be a factor in poor academic performance.

Running head: INFLUENCE OF ATTENDANCE ON CLASS PERFORMANCE
INFLUENCE OF ATTENDANCE ON CLASS PERFORMANCE
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The aim of the study is to argue that good attendance is a key factor in
success at university
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For this purpose, two studies have been chosen one that examines the rate of
performance and attendance of the students in a biology students and another on
nursing students.
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According to Moore (2006) the GPA (Grade Point Averages) of the first
semester students and the rate of class attendance in the second-semester have
correlation with the academic performance of the student. It is found that
students who have shown poor class performance are the ones who are not
regular with their attendance (as cited in McCarey, Barr & Rattray, 2007 p.
363). It is also found that poor performance in classroom is related to the
overall classroom performance of the student and hence, an important
individual predictor of performance. Students who have shown poor
performance in the first year continue with such performance throughout the
course of the academic curriculum.
The study by McCarey, Barr and Rattray (2007) is significant as it provides an
understanding regarding the importance of attendance, how it should be viewed
and managed. However, this study does not examine the causes for absenteeism
(p.363). The inclusion of the reasons would make this study more refined and
effective. It is assumed that poor performance in academics is an outcome of
stress experienced by the students due to their inability of coping with the
demanding academic curriculum. A Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing is
arduous and complex for the students.
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cited
The study conducted by Moore (2006) show that students in their initial year at
college are a better position because in their GPA of the first year has
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implications on their future academic performances. Students who are regular
with their attendance have greater chance of securing better GPAs as compared
to students who are not regular with their attendance (p. 113).
According to a study by Timmins and Kaliszer prolonged period of academic
year, physically and emotionally demanding nature of clinical placements and
the continuous pressure for better academic performance (cited in Mc/carey,
Barr & Rattray (2007). Stress is believed to be a strong reason for the poor
performance in class.
cited)
Studies have shown that class attendance has a positive impact on the learning
abilities even in the age of technology. This may be attributed to the fact that
class attendance provides an opportunity for clarification on the materials
provided and thereby work on the materials (Alexander and Hicks, 2015).
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Another study by Ahmad et al. (2017) demonstrated that there is a positive
effect on students who regularly attend the class. “Students with regular
attendance in class generally have positive effect since they get benefit from
having better examination results, higher self concept, higher standardized test
scores and educational attainment” (Ahmad et al. 2017).
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literature
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Therefore, it can be concluded that there is correlation between class
performance and attendance. However, studies should be conducted on the
reasons of low attendance among students.
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