Preparatory leveling and academic performance in Bernardo O'Higgins University of Chile

Authors

  • Alexis Matheu Pérez Universidad Bernardo O´Higgins
  • Carolina Pérez González Universidad Bernardo O´Higgins
  • Paola Juica Martínez Universidad Bernardo O´Higgins
  • Catalina Villagra Sánchez Universidad Bernardo O´Higgins
  • Roberto Cortés Cancino Universidad Bernardo O´Higgins

Keywords:

leveling, students, academic performance, equity.

Abstract

Introduction: This research presents the preliminary results of Bernardo O'Higgins University’s academic leveling plan, carried out in 2018 and called "Nivelación Cero" [Zero Leveling]. This project is part of the institutional strategy designed as an extension of the university's leveling program, in order to support new students in reviewing school content and regarding self-management strategies, to face the demands of the first academic year.

Objective: To expose to what extent a preparatory support plan contributes to improving the performance of new students.

Methods: In March 2018, a comparative study was carried out based on a multivariate statistical analysis (hj-Biplot), on the results obtained in the general semester completion qualification as well as in the critical subjects of the training, located in the first semester of the major.

Results: The application of the “Nivelación Cero” program in the first semester of 2018 positively determined the amount of completion qualification in critical subjects of the chosen major.

Conclusions: This experience shows the importance of carrying out leveling processes, aimed at making the university system a space that promotes equity.

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Author Biography

Alexis Matheu Pérez, Universidad Bernardo O´Higgins

Doctor en Educación, Magíster en Estadística, Licenciado en Matemática, Investigación y Análisis Institucional

Published

2021-08-02

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Matheu Pérez A, Pérez González C, Juica Martínez P, Villagra Sánchez C, Cortés Cancino R. Preparatory leveling and academic performance in Bernardo O’Higgins University of Chile. Educación Médica Superior [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 2 [cited 2025 Feb. 26];35(3). Available from: https://ems.sld.cu/index.php/ems/article/view/2999

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