Latinx Students' Concerns About Their Introductory Statistics Course: Differences by Institution Type Necessitate Tailored Interventions

• In Event: Innovative Interventions in Social and Cultural Contexts

Abstract

This study explored (1) students’ incoming concerns about an introductory statistics course (n = 1,209), (2) Latinx students’ concerns (n = 474), (3) and how Latinx students’ concerns differ across institutions (Hispanic versus Predominantly White Serving Institutions). The same five concerns (understanding concepts, R-coding, performance, time management, and workload) were mentioned by at least 10% of both the full sample and the Latinx subsample. In addition, many Latinx students were concerned about virtual learning. Latinx students at PWIs were more concerned about R coding and lack of prior knowledge whereas Latinx students at HSIs were more concerned about math anxiety and prior negative math experiences. Context needs to be taken into consideration when designing interventions to create positive learning environments.

Authors

• Claudia C. Sutter, CourseKata and University of California - Los Angeles
  Presenting Author

• Kathryn Givvin, University of California - Los Angeles
  Non-Presenting Author

• Paige L. Solomon, The Baker Center for Children & Families
  Non-Presenting Author

• Ana Leandro-Ramos, California State University - Los Angeles
  Non-Presenting Author

• Karen B. Givvin, University of California - Los Angeles
  Non-Presenting Author