Using the theory of successful intelligence as a basis for augmenting AP exams in Psychology and Statistics

Sternberg’s theory of successful intelligence was used to create augmented exams in Advanced Placement Psychology and Statistics. Participants included 1895 high school students from 19 states and 56 schools throughout the U.S. The psychometric results support the validity of creating examinations that assess memory, analytical, creative, and practical skills in the context of content-specific knowledge. In addition, Q-factor analyses revealed a set of empirically distinguishable profiles of achievement, supporting the assertion that individuals exhibit different patterns of strengths and weaknesses in cognitive processing skills. Finally, an examination of ethnic group differences in achievement shows that measuring a broad range of cognitive skills tends to reduce ethnic differences in achievement. Future studies aimed at replicating these findings are warranted.     

Interdisciplinary Course Design

America's unyielding academic achievement gap has been a national priority for a long time; yet, some schools have succeeded with academically disadvantaged youth. Usually, these institutions embrace a culture of success and follow an academic curriculum that is grounded in core knowledge and scholastic vocabulary. Academically disadvantaged students need school-wide programs that meet their distinct needs. These programs emphasize basic knowledge, grounded in contextual references. Students are taught to decode and comprehend domain specific and academic vocabulary. They learn skills and content that will help them achieve as successful adults. These schools are the antithesis of “mean streets.” They welcome disadvantaged students and provide the intellectual and emotional tools they need to thrive, while instilling self-discipline and hope in their pupils.     

本地偏好对退出绩效的影响研究——基于中国本土风险投资机构的经验检验

风险投资机构本地偏好是风险投资机构投资组合空间分配的重要特征。本文以中国本土风险投资机构为研究对象,基于CVSource2000-2011年的风险投资大样本数据,分别运用Probit模型和Cox比例风险模型,研究风险投资机构本地偏好对成功退出和退出速度的影响。研究发现:本地偏好对成功退出的可能性、退出速度具有显著的负向影响,表明本地偏好程度低的风险投资机构其退出绩效更高。