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Wilkinson, Denise – NADE Digest, 2011
The values and needs of today's college students are different from the needs of students from past generations. It is important that developmental educators recognize the characteristics of these students in their classroom and develop strategies to address their needs. This article focuses on the characteristics of the Millennial student, as…
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Developmental Programs, College Students, Generational Differences
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Ali, Parveen – NADE Digest, 2014
The data for this study were gathered from an assignment consisting of 10 number sense related mathematics problems completed in an algebra course at developmental level. The results of the study suggest that a majority of developmental mathematics students use routine algorithmic procedures rather than mathematical reasoning to solve problems.…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Numbers, Algebra, Remedial Mathematics
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Horn, Susanna K. – NADE Digest, 2007
It has long been established that self-assessment and goal-setting are regular features of the writing process of experienced writers. It has also been demonstrated that students develop more power and control over their writing when they are encouraged to become their own evaluators. Therefore, to help beginning writers think and act more like…
Descriptors: Self Evaluation (Individuals), Goal Orientation, Writing (Composition), Writing Strategies