Assessment of Developmental Course Outcomes at a Community College.

Pierson, K. P.; Huba, M. E.

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ERIC Number: EJ554306

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Assessment of Developmental Course Outcomes at a Community College.

Pierson, K. P.; Huba, M. E.

Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v21 n7 p661-73 Oct-Nov 1997

Investigates the effectiveness of developmental skills courses in terms of grade point average, credits earned, retention, goal attainment and degree earned. Suggests that developmental skills courses had no effect on student achievement in any of the measured areas. Contains 9 data tables and 17 references. (JDI)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Attainment, Grade Point Average, Outcomes of Education, Program Effectiveness, Remedial Programs, School Holding Power, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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