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Peer reviewedPeterman, Dana – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2001
Provides an annotated bibliography that addresses the preparation of students who discontinue their math and science education after attending a community college, including those who will become K-12 teachers. Discusses challenges students and community colleges face and describes some programs that might improve student success. (Contains 13…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Mathematics, College Science, Community Colleges
Download full textMcClenney, Kay M.; Marti, C. Nathan – Community College Survey of Student Engagement, 2006
In 2004, the Lumina Foundation for Education approved a generous grant to support validation research to explore and document the validity of the Community College Student Report (CCSR), add to the higher education field's understanding of student engagement, and help to identify research or institutional practices that require further attention.…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Student Records, Student Behavior, Grade Point Average
American River Coll., Sacramento, CA. – 1994
In spring 1992, American River College, in California, began a Beacon College project to involve students in the life of the college through the implementation of a Peer Assisted Learning program. In the program, the college established semester-long collaborative study groups in selected math and science classes. Prior to the semester, faculty…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning
McCuen, Sharon; And Others – 1996
In spring 1992, American River College (ARC), in California, began a Beacon College project to involve students in the life of the college through the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) program, involving semester-long, collaborative study groups in selected math and science classes. These two reports describe project outcomes for 1995 and as of January…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning
Isonio, Steven – 1992
In 1992, a study was conducted at Golden West College (California) to determine the predictive validity of the Math Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) tests. A total of 1,137 students were tested in-class; 601 took the Algebra Readiness test, 376 took the Elementary Algebra test, and 160 took the Intermediate Algebra test. Two correlation…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Correlation, Cutting Scores
Baenziger, Betty – 1977
Utilizing word problems relevant to the data processing field, this workbook presents a concept-oriented approach to competency development in ten areas of basic mathematics: (1) the expression of numbers as figures and words; (2) the multiplication, addition, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; (3) ratios and proportions; (4)…
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Charts, College Mathematics
Steinmetz, Amber, Ed. – 1979
A review of objectives for the current five-year plan (1977-1982) and an annual report outlining progress made during 1979 are presented for each sub-committee of the Developmental Mathematics Curriculum Committee (DMCC) of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC). The sub-committee for hand-held calculators outlines a…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Calculators, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
A Study of Remedial Algebra Courses Taught At Queensborough Community College: Spring and Fall 1973.
Cohen, Edward G.; Diamond, Arnold H. – 1975
A study of 159 students assigned to remedial algebra courses was initiated at Queensborough Community College to determine levels of improvement in algebraic skills and the effects of regular, programmed, and modular teaching methods. All students studied the same material with the following differences: (1) regular instruction used no programmed…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analysis of Covariance, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
Alderman, Donald L. – 1978
An evaluation of TICCIT (Time-shared Interactive, Computer-controlled, Information Television) involved over 5,000 community college students in introductory algebra and English composition courses. Comparisons between computer-assisted instruction and lecture-discussion sections of the same courses focused on four aspects of student performance:…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Algebra, College Mathematics
Gormley, Tyrone D. – 1978
Based on the assumption that each student learns in a unique way, this paper outlines the factors to be considered before selecting the methods of instruction for particular mathematics courses and their students. The advantages and disadvantages of the lecture/textbook and question/answer method, individualized instruction, self-pacing,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Cognitive Style
O'Rourke, Jeannette – 1999
The focus of this paper is to present non-traditional or alternate instructional methods in remedial mathematics education at the community college level. However, these methods will apply to credit math courses as well as courses from other disciplines. With the large number of students needing remediation and the United States traditionally…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, College Mathematics
Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges, Phoenix. – 1999
This publication presents the Report on Academic Performance of High School Graduates in Arizona for the fiscal year 1998-1999. This report contains an Arizona Statewide Summary and District Summaries for: (1) Cochise County Community College District; (2) Coconino County Community College District; (3) Graham County Community College District,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Rating, College Bound Students, College English
Kangas, Jon; Ma, Tony – 1992
A study was conducted at Evergreen Valley College (EVC) and San Jose City College (SJCC) to determine persistence rates over 4 academic years for students with no previous college experience who entered arithmetic (Math 310), beginning algebra (Math 12), and intermediate algebra (Math 13) courses in fall 1988. The study sought to determine…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Asian Americans, Black Students, College Mathematics
Davis, Ronald M. – 1984
As mathematics instruction in two-year colleges enters the late 1980's and 1990's, two major concerns will come to the forefront. The first is retraining faculty to ensure the provision of instruction relevant to the needs of two-year college students. Retaining this relevancy involves two aspects: faculty must acquire new knowledge in order to…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development
Bohuslov, Ronald L. – 1980
A study was conducted at the College of Alameda to assess the factors contributing to math anxiety and to determine methods of fostering positive attitudes toward math among women and non-traditional students. During the study, 150 students in three introductory algebra sections were administered a series of attitude scales designed to measure…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Career Choice, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
