Before using CALPADS course records for eligibility studies, align CALPADS A-G categorization with UC/CSU categorization for each year and school¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 associational),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The report recommends reviewing how courses are categorized into A-G categories in CALPADS so that categorization matches what the UC/CSU systems use. It states that "A review of the categorization of courses into A-G categories in CALPADS so that it matches, for each year and school, the categorization used by the UC/CSU system would solve that challenge," addressing the very low elective (G) matching rate. This recommendation follows directly from the alignment analyses showing G-course non-alignment.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Access to CALPADS course records with A-G indicators and course labels
- Knowledge of the UC/CSU categorization used for each year and school
Constraints¶
- Applies to the elective (G) categorization problem the report identified; the report notes 2011-2015 CALPADS data may preclude estimating 2015 graduate eligibility rates
Target Learners¶
- California public high school students being assessed for UC/CSU eligibility
Learning Goals¶
- Accurate assessment of A-G course completion for higher education eligibility
Claims¶
- G Elective Courses Low Alignment Calpads Uc [+M]
- Calpads Challenges Eligibility Computation [+M]
- CALPADS-CSU alignment was slightly lower than CALPADS-UC alignment, with about 70% of courses exactly aligned and GPAs within three tenths for close to 90% of students [+W]
Related Designs¶
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Fong, A., Barrat, V., & Finkelstein, N. (2018). Examination of data usability options for assessing eligibility for higher education in California. San Francisco, CA: WestEd. https://www.wested.org
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Before using CALPADS course records for eligibility studies, align CALPADS A-G categorization with UC/CSU categorization for each year and school |
description |
The report recommends reviewing how courses are categorized into A-G categories in CALPADS so that categorization matches what the UC/CSU systems use. |
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