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Peer reviewedWambach, Cathrine; Brothen, Thomas – Journal of Developmental Education, 1990
Contends that the high probability of error in placement decisions based on high school records and standardized test scores delays the academic development of many students placed unnecessarily in mandatory skill development programs. Advocates skills assessment based on current classroom performance. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Diagnosis
Peer reviewedTaraban, Roman; Becton, Stacia M.; Shufeldt, Michael; Stirling, Thomas; Johnson, Matthew C.; Childers, Kristyn – Journal of Developmental Education, 1997
Compares two approaches for preparing students to take standardized reading tests. Discusses study that used a pretest-posttest design with reading-comprehension passages and questions to assess improvement. Suggests that measurable gain in short-term developmental programs may require focusing on a more modest number of teaching objectives,…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Needs, Higher Education, Outcomes of Education
