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Royer, Dan W.; Baker, Russell D. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2018
This chapter considers difficulties with traditionally organized developmental math course sequences from the literature and practice. We then report initial student success findings following the system-wide implementation of a corequisite model in developmental math.
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Developmental Studies Programs, Mathematics Education, Sequential Approach
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George, Michael; Milman, Yevgeniy – Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 2019
Low passing rates in developmental mathematics have been a serious concern for community colleges for many years. A course in Quantitative Literacy (QL) offers non-STEM students an alternative option to introductory algebra as a path to a degree. This paper describes the implementation and evolution of QL at the Borough of Manhattan Community…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Remedial Mathematics