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Download full textHansen, Michele J.; Meshulam, Susan; Parker, Brooke – Learning Communities: Research & Practice, 2013
National attention is focused on the persistent high failure rates for students enrolled in math courses, and the search for strategies to change these outcomes is on. This study used a mixed-method research design to assess the effectiveness of a learning community course designed to improve the math performance levels of firstyear students.…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Curriculum Design, Student Improvement, College Freshmen
Di Fatta, Jenna; Garcia, Sarah; Gorman, Stephanie – Online Submission, 2009
Three teacher researchers conducted this action research project to increase their 54 high school students' achievements in mathematics. The teacher researchers had noticed a trend of low scores on teacher-made chapter tests and non-completion of daily homework. Standardized tests showed that most students scored below average on the mathematics…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Action Research, Academic Achievement, Student Surveys
Direct linkFleming, Jacqueline – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2012
In this important resource, Dr. Fleming (a noted expert in the field of minority retention) draws on educational evaluations she has developed in the course of her distinguished career. This book analyzes the common factors and the role institutional characteristics play in minority student retention to show what really works in increasing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Institutional Characteristics, Minority Group Students, School Holding Power
Thomas, Marilyn; Collins, Crystal – Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2009
Recent scores on state tests show that middle grades students have made some progress in meeting their state's academic standards over the last half-decade. Yet a closer look at state standards indicates that too many Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states have set them too low. Quite a few states have taken steps to improve their…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Learner Engagement, Academic Achievement, Academic Standards
Peer reviewedRodgers, Kathy V.; Wilding, William G. – Primus, 1998
Presents findings from a study of students enrolled in college algebra. Concludes that the predicted success of students is related to explanatory variables using a linear model. Recommends advising cut-off scores in terms of student success rated as well as the mission statement and philosophy of the university. Contains 12 references.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, Higher Education, Mathematics Education
Anliker, Renee; Aydt, Mary; Kellams, Marty; Rothlisberger, Jeanne – 1997
This action research project examined the impact of organizational and motivational strategies to increase homework completion among high school students. Participating were high school algebra and biology students in a midwestern, suburban city. The problem of homework completion was evidenced by existing grade and homework reports and teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Action Research, Algebra, Biology
Menis, Yosef; And Others – Educational Technology, 1980
Reports findings of a research project in Israel that utilized drill exercises on a classroom computer terminal to improve the attitudes and grades of 10th-grade algebra students who had received low grades in mathematics and the natural sciences. Educational aspects, methods, and materials are described. (JD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Drills (Practice)
Peer reviewedThomas, Pamela V.; Higbee, Jeanne – Learning Assistance Review, 1996
Describes the results of a study that tracked college algebra students who had previously completed an Academic Assistance mathematics course that facilitated collaborative learning. Only 53% of all students who enrolled in college algebra in fall 1994 earned grades of C or higher, but 95% of students who had previously participated in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, College Mathematics, College Students
