Cross-lagged cross-subject bidirectional predictions among achievements in mathematics,English language and Chinese language of school children |
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| Authors: | Magdalena Mo Ching Mok Jinxin Zhu Cecilia Lai Kwan Law |
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| Institution: | 1. Assessment Research Centre, Department of Psychology, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;2. Assessment Research Centre, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;3. Education Bureau, Hong Kong, China |
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| Abstract: | This study aimed to explore the cross-lagged association of achievements in mathematics and languages. While the effect of language on achievements in mathematics is well-documented, few studies have examined the reciprocal relationships among mathematics, the Chinese language and the English language in the same study. This study conducted a secondary analysis of longitudinal achievement data collected through the Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) in Hong Kong. The sample comprised 48,547 third-grade, unbalanced bilingual students who were measured three times over six years: in 2007 (in Grade 3), 2010 (Grade 6) and 2013 (Grade 9). Multilevel cross-lagged analysis found prior achievement in a subject was the strongest predictor of achievement in that subject three years later. Furthermore, cross-subject bidirectional prediction was found among achievements in mathematics, Chinese language and English language for students from Grade 3 to Grade 6 and from Grade 6 to Grade 9. |
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| Keywords: | Cross-lagged association math achievement achievement in Chinese Language achievement in English language longitudinal |
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