The construction and validation of a scale to predict success in the College of Education of the University of Puerto Rico

The purpose of this study was to construct and validate a scale for predicting academic success in the College of Education of the University of Puerto Rico. The basis for prediction was the Senior High School Average; the University of Puerto Rico Entrance Examination Test Scores; grades obtained in the first year of the College of General Studies; and the grade obtained in Practice Teaching. The University of Puerto Rico Entrance Examination includes scores in English, Spanish, Numerical Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Information. The subjects included in General Studies are English, Spanish, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.