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  • Economics Education
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Educational Psychology

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  • Understanding factors influencing student academic performance is crucial for effective teaching.
  • Classroom dynamics, including peer interactions and seating arrangements, may significantly impact learning outcomes.
  • Previous research has explored student-specific factors, but the spatial dimension of peer effects requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of peer and seating effects on student performance in principles of economics courses.
  • To analyze spatial relationships within the classroom and their correlation with academic outcomes.
  • To identify both spatial and student-specific factors influencing overall class and exam performance.

Main Methods:

  • Spatial regression analysis was employed to examine peer and seating effects.
  • Data were collected from principles of economics courses at a Midwest Land Grant institution.
  • Student-specific variables and seating locations were analyzed in relation to exam scores.

Main Results:

  • Endogenous spatial peer effects were found to influence performance only on the first exam.
  • Student gender, major (economics), seating location (back of the class), and the year the course was taken were significant predictors of performance.
  • Spatial factors, beyond the initial exam, did not show a consistent impact on overall performance.

Conclusions:

  • Peer effects in economics courses are dynamic and context-dependent, primarily influencing early assessments.
  • Seating choice and student characteristics play a significant role in academic success, highlighting the importance of the classroom environment.
  • Future research should continue to explore the interplay between spatial arrangements, peer influence, and student outcomes in higher education.