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Grinstead, Mary L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study explores the relationship between specific advanced mathematics courses and college readiness (as determined by ACT score). The ACT organization has found a consistent relationship between taking a minimum core number of mathematics courses and higher ACT scores (mathematics and composite) (ACT, Inc., 2012c). However, the extent to…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Advanced Placement, Mathematics Education, College Entrance Examinations
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Perry, Donald; Miller, Wayne L. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1974
A mathematics contest, held to acquaint able high-school students with their area community college, is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Choice, Community Colleges, Enrollment
Felder, Jonathan E.; Finney, Joni E.; Kirst, Michael W. – National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 2007
"Informed math self-placement," a program implemented at American River College in Sacramento, California, to determine students' readiness for college-level math, has been in place for three years. This case study describes the development and implementation of math self-placement at American River. Math self-placement consists of a…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Algebra, Community Colleges, Case Studies