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Educación Médica Superior
On-line version ISSN 1561-2902
Abstract
MATHEU PEREZ, Alexis et al. Preparatory leveling and academic performance in Bernardo O'Higgins University of Chile. Educ Med Super [online]. 2021, vol.35, n.3 Epub Sep 01, 2021. ISSN 1561-2902.
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.
Keywords : leveling; students; academic performance; equity.