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Kasten, Margaret; Howe, Robert W. – 1988
Two groups of students at risk of not developing adequate mathematical knowledge and skills are (1) the "typical or usual" and (2) "the nominal mathematics students"--those who do not achieve at a satisfactory level in mathematics and/or do not enroll in mathematics courses beyond typical required courses. This digest provides…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Retaining At-Risk Students: The Role of Career and Vocational Education. Information Series No. 335.
Tindall, Lloyd W. – 1988
This paper reviews the literature related to the role of career and vocational education in retaining at-risk secondary youth and motivating them to return to secondary or postsecondary school. Selected literature from nonvocational but related areas of service is reviewed to provide the reader with an overview of the scope of the problem and the…
Descriptors: Career Education, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Education Work Relationship