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Autor/in | Jacobson, Eric |
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Titel | Higher Placement Standards Increase Course Success but Reduce Program Completions |
Quelle | In: Journal of General Education, 55 (2006) 2, S.138-159 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0021-3667 |
Schlagwörter | Student Placement; College Mathematics; Developmental Programs; Program Effectiveness; Graduation Rate; Enrollment Rate; School Holding Power; Diagnostic Tests; Academic Standards; Standard Setting (Scoring); Cohort Analysis; Educational Improvement |
Abstract | A rigorous placement exam introduced into a university Developmental Mathematics program increased course success rates, retention, and enrollment rates in math courses, but reduced completion rates in Developmental Math and standard math courses required for a degree. Results suggest an inverse relationship between course success rates and total program throughput. (Contains 5 tables and 2 figures.) (ERIC). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |