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Direct linkBisk, Richard – New England Journal of Higher Education, 2013
Many students begin higher education unprepared for college-level work in mathematics and must take non-credit developmental courses. Furthermore, many are "math-phobic" and avoid courses, majors and careers that involve quantitative work. Yet science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are among the few job-growth…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Developmental Studies Programs
Caldwell, Jean – Equity and Choice, 1989
Describes the Family Math program for elementary school students and their families in Springfield (Massachusetts). Goals include the following: (1) increase minority parent participation; (2) overcome math anxiety; and (3) encourage mathematics participation. (FMW)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students
