Correlation Analysis of Original School Major, Academic Achievement, Major Choice in SPAN, University Study Program, and Cumulative Achievement Index of High-Achieving Students in the SPAN Program at UIN Mataram - Quantitative Correlational Study

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Quantitative correlational research examines relationships among students’ original school major, academic and non-academic achievements, major selection through the SPAN State Islamic Higher Education (PTKIN) pathway, the chosen university study program at UIN Mataram, and their cumulative achievement index reflected in GPA. Data from 1,768 SPAN-admitted high-achieving students are gathered via surveys and documentation of official academic records. Pearson product-moment correlation tests evaluate links among variables, showing several significant associations involving SPAN major choice and university major, while other pairings remain statistically non-significant.

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Abstract

Introduction

SPAN pathway and selection rationale

Learning continuity and achievement prediction

Role of school major and study-program fit

Research variables and expected relationships

CORRELATION ANALYSIS OF ORIGINAL SCHOOL MAJOR, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, MAJOR CHOICE IN SPAN, UNIVERSITY STUDY PROGRAM, AND CUMULATIVE ACHIEVEMENT INDEX OF HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS IN THE SPAN PROGRAM AT UIN MATARAM Masnun1, Adi Fadli2, Endrawati3 1 Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Mataram, Indonesia [adi.fadli@uinmataram.ac.id](adi.fadli@uinmataram.ac.id) Abstract This study aims to analyze the relationship between the students'original school major, academic and non-academic achievements, choice of major through the National Academic Achievement Selection (SPAN) State Islamic Higher Education (PTKIN) pathway, the major pursued in higher education, and the Grade Point Average (GPA) of high-achieving students in the SPAN pathway at State Islamic University of Mataram (UIN Mataram) . This study employs a quantitative correlational research design. The research was conducted at UIN Mataram, with a sample of 1,768 students accepted through the SPAN pathway. Data were collected through surveys and documentation of student academic records, including high school majors, academic/non-academic achievements, SPAN major choices, higher-education majors, and GPA. The research instruments were questionnaires and academic data documentation sheets sourced from official institutional archives. Data analysis techniques included Pearson Product-Moment correlation tests to determine the relationships among research variables. The results showed a positive and significant correlation between the major chosen in SPAN and the major taken at UIN Mataram, and a negative and significant correlation between the major at the university and the student's GPA. In addition, a significant negative correlation was found between the choice of major in SPAN and academic/nonacademic achievement at the school of origin. Meanwhile, no significant relationships were found between the major in the school of origin and the major in university, the achievement in the school of origin, or GPA; likewise, no significant relationships were found between academic/non-academic achievement and GPA. The implications of this study indicate that students' academic success in higher education is not determined solely by their major and secondary education achievements, but is also influenced by the suitability of their major choice, program characteristics, and the learning context in higher education. These findings can inform the development of more comprehensive student selection policies and career guidance services that are aligned with students' interestsand potential. Keywords: High school major, Academic achievements, Major selection in SPAN, University study program, and Cumulative grade point average. INTRODUCTION Higher education plays a strategic role in developing excellent, competitive, and characterful human resources. Higher education institutions are required not only to produce academically intelligent graduates, but also graduates with strong competencies, adaptability, and moral integrity (Nawawi, M., & Aliyyah, R. R. 2024) . The quality of higher education graduates is largely determined by the quality of student input, effective learning processes, and the suitability of students' educational backgrounds to their fields of study. Inconsistencies in any of these aspects have the potential to cause academic problems, such as low academic achievement, delays in studies, and even dropping out (Hamda, S. 2019) . In Indonesia's national education system, the mechanism for accepting new students is an important instrument in ensuring the quality of university inputs. Through various policies, the government has developed a selection process that focuses on academic achievement as the main indicator of potential for success in higher education. One of these selection pathways is the National Academic Achievement Selection (SPAN) for State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN) (Yusrie, C. S., Ernawati, E., Suherman, D., & Barlian, U. C. 2021

FAQs

What variables does the study examine among SPAN students?

The study analyzes relationships among original school major, academic and non-academic achievements, SPAN major choice, the university study program at UIN Mataram, and GPA as the cumulative achievement index.

How is the research conducted and what is the sample size?

The research uses a quantitative correlational design with a sample of 1,768 students admitted to UIN Mataram through the SPAN pathway. Data come from surveys and documentation of official academic records.

Which correlations were found to be significant?

A positive and significant correlation appears between the SPAN major chosen and the major pursued at UIN Mataram. A negative and significant correlation is reported between the university major and students’ GPA, and a significant negative correlation is also found between SPAN major choice and school-origin academic/non-academic achievement.

Which relationships were not significant in the results?

No significant relationships are found between the original school major and the university major, school achievements, or GPA. Likewise, there is no significant relationship between academic/non-academic achievements and GPA.

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