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Peer reviewedJohnson, Laurence F. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1996
Discusses a study examining the relationship between student academic performance in an exit-level, developmental mathematics course and subsequent academic performance in a college-level mathematics course. Finds that developmental course performance and student age were significantly and positively related to academic success, while length of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedRochford, Regina A. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2003
Argues that few new techniques for teaching remedial writing courses work. Suggests that learning styles, a research-based teaching approach, has demonstrated statistically significant results. Explains that learning styles aims to provide learning strategies that are compatible with individual learners. Reports on two experiments conducted at an…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedFeldman, Mary Jane – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1995
Discusses analysis of student transcripts at Niagara County Community College, which showed a positive correlation between success in basic skills courses and success in regular college courses. (YKH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Records, Basic Skills, College Curriculum
