High School Preparation, Placement Testing, and College Remediation.

Hoyt, Jeff E.; Sorensen, Colleen T.

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ERIC Number: EJ641633

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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High School Preparation, Placement Testing, and College Remediation.

Hoyt, Jeff E.; Sorensen, Colleen T.

Journal of Developmental Education, v25 n2 p26-34 Win 2001

Reports that students entering an urban state college still had high remedial placement rates even though they successfully completed college preparatory math and English courses in high school. Discusses the "chain of blame" and concerns regarding the rigor of high school programs. (Contains 45 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Descriptors: Algebra, College Preparation, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Development, English, Geometry, High School Graduates, Higher Education, Mathematics, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Programs, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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