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Friedman, Susan L. – MATYC Journal, 1979
A teacher's personal account of teaching remedial mathematics in college is given. (MK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Teachers
Akst, Geoffrey – MATYC Journal, 1978
References dealing specifically with college remedial mathematics programs fall into several categories: descriptions of programs at individual colleges, regional surveys, and comparative studies on the relative effectiveness of various modes of instruction. (MN)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instruction
Pace, John P. – MATYC Journal, 1977
The author argues that the key to teaching remedial mathematics is to persuade students to believe that they will advance intellectually by learning mathematics, and that this advance will increase the possibilities open to them. (SD)
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Mathematics, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education
Koop, Janice B. – MATYC Journal, 1980
A community college mathematics course is discussed in terms of type of student, content and goals. Particular attention is given to the role of the calculator in community college remedial mathematics courses. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Computation
Baldwin, James – MATYC Journal, 1974
Members of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges were surveyed concerning characteristics of remedial programs, objectives of such programs, and facilities necessary. The results of the survey are reported and discussed. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Grading, Instructional Materials
Corn, J.; Behr, A. – MATYC Journal, 1975
Entering freshmen needing remedial work in mathematics were assigned to conventional, modular, or programed courses. The effectiveness of these methods was compared on the basis of student success within the course and in follow-up courses. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Schwartz, Richard H. – MATYC Journal, 1976
Discussed are student attitudes toward mathematics, student learning methods, and student methods of solving mathematics problems. Some suggestions on how to make improvements are offered. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instruction, Learning
Akst, Geoffrey – MATYC Journal, 1976
Presented is a general description of the remedial mathematics programs in the City University of New York institutions. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Course Descriptions, Curriculum
Kleinstein, Arnold D.; Kleinstein, Jerrold L. – MATYC Journal, 1976
A list of topics covered in a first mathematics course for remedial students is given, along with suggested time allotments for each topic. Goals for each of the topics are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Curriculum Development
Chang, Ping-Tung – MATYC Journal, 1977
This study compared the impacts of small-group instruction and lecture demonstration teaching on achievement and attitudes toward mathematics. Results indicated that small-group instruction was superior to the lecture method in producing achievement in remedial mathematics. (SD)
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, College Mathematics, Educational Research
Williams, Eddie R.; Mick, Harold W. – MATYC Journal, 1976
A description of an audiovisual laboratory, the philosophy concerning its use, and data relative to its effectiveness as compared to a more conventional form of instruction are presented. (DT)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Audiovisual Instruction, College Mathematics, Educational Media
Akst, G. R. – MATYC Journal, 1977
The organization, instructional procedures, and evaluation policies of two remedial mathematics courses are described. (DT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Class Organization, Community Colleges, Curriculum
Orman, Leonard M. – MATYC Journal, 1977
Methods for using a programmed format for instruction in basic mathematics courses are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Higher Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
