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Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1998
Addresses the problems related to research design and the improper interpretation of survey results at the institutional level. Analyzes the validity of student opinion surveys. Discusses the importance of response rates. Encourages developmental educators to question results of surveys when outcomes are contrary to the findings of research…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Research
Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1998
Reports that as the number of students required to complete developmental mathematics courses increase, faculty turn to the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) standards as guidelines for better instructional methods. Describes the necessity for educators to decide how graphing calculators can be used most effectively…
Descriptors: Algebra, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Graphing Calculators
Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1999
Discusses the experiences of a developmental mathematics instructor who enrolled in two online courses to help her learn about this methodology, with the idea of later developing an online course in her field. Emphasizes the importance of faculty involvement and the need to develop assignments that are conducive to online learning and student…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Distance Education
Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1999
Describes the implementation of a comprehensive developmental-mathematics program at Onondaga Community College (New York) that provides students with assistance, from the evaluation of their entry-level skills through their transition to credit-level courses. Discusses key elements of the program, such as placement testing, diagnostic services,…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Mathematics Achievement
Peer reviewedHaney, Bruce; Testone, Sharon – AMATYC Review, 1990
Describes a program to help students succeed in developmental mathematics courses, such as arithmetic, elementary algebra, and intermediate algebra. Provides information on program evaluation and how the program is funded. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Course Descriptions, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 2003
Argues that online instructors have a great impact on the quality of a student's online experience. Demonstrates through the author's personal experience as an online instructor that written communication skills are essential in an online classroom. (Contains seven references.) (NB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Faculty, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education
Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1997
Asserts that the growth in technology requires a more sophisticated workforce at a time when college students are demonstrating a greater need for remediation and basic skills education. However, revenue cuts in developmental courses and their support services present community colleges and universities with declining enrollments and budget gaps.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Planning, College Students, Community Colleges
