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Peer reviewedBest, Linda; Fung, Terry Y. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2001
Reports on the first phase of a two-year pilot study of a university-level mathematics requirement that accommodates the needs of developmental students. Finds that the 84% pass rate for this new class format is substantially higher than the 43% pass rate for traditional developmental mathematics courses offered during the same semester. (Contains…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedRagland, Mary M. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1997
Asserts that taking Introduction to College Writing, a fundamental writing course at Central Missouri State University, improves student academic achievement by developing their basic writing skills and preparing them for more advanced, general education writing courses. (VWC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Basic Writing, College Preparation
