On April 3 2006 the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) released data on the performance of Queensland High Schools in 2005. This was the first time in twelve years that information on the performance of all Queensland High Schools was released.
This report aims to analyse the data performance of Queensland High Schools and to examine if there is an influence on the Percentage of OP eligible students with an OP 1 to 15. In this context there is a focus on the overall performance of the assessed schools. The different variables will be compared, discussed, analysed and how they relate to schools’ performance. It will be considered if there are regional distinctions based on performance, location, same sex or co-education schools. The overall performance variables will be examined through the five hypotheses:
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Results
- Hypothesis 1
- Hypothesis 2
- Hypothesis 3
- Recommendation
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report analyzes data on the performance of Queensland High Schools in 2005, focusing on the influence of various factors on the percentage of students achieving an OP 1 to 15. The report examines the overall performance of assessed schools, comparing and analyzing different variables to understand their impact on school performance.
- Relationship between eligible students with an OP 1-15 and total senior certificates
- Distribution of students with an OP 1-15
- Impact of school location (metropolitan vs. regional) on student achievement
- Influence of school type (same-sex vs. co-education) on student results
- Comparison of performance between same-sex schools in metropolitan and regional areas
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the report's purpose and scope, outlining the key questions and variables to be examined. It presents five hypotheses that will guide the analysis of school performance data.
- Results: This section presents the analysis of the data, focusing on the relationship between eligible students with an OP 1-15 and total senior certificates, the distribution of students with an OP 1-15, and the influence of school location.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Queensland High Schools, student performance, OP 1-15, total senior certificates, school location, metropolitan, regional, same-sex schools, co-education schools, data analysis, correlation, outliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the Queensland High Schools performance report?
The report analyzes the performance of high schools in 2005, specifically focusing on students who achieved an Overall Position (OP) of 1 to 15.
Does school location affect student achievement in Queensland?
The study examines whether there are regional distinctions in performance between metropolitan and regional school locations.
Is there a difference between same-sex and co-educational schools?
One of the key themes of the report is the influence of school type—whether a school is same-sex or co-educational—on the percentage of OP eligible students.
What data was released by the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA)?
In April 2006, the QSA released comprehensive performance data for all Queensland High Schools for the first time in twelve years.
What are the hypotheses examined in the report?
The report tests five hypotheses regarding factors like location, school type, and the relationship between senior certificates and high OP rankings.
- Quote paper
- Stephan Osswald (Author), 2006, Report on Queensland High Schools performance 2005, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/81885
