Does Remediation Work for All Students? How the Effects of Postsecondary Remedial and Developmental Courses Vary by Level of Academic Preparation

We examine the impact of remedial and developmental courses on college students with varying levels of academic preparedness, thus focusing on a wider range of students than previous studies. Using a regression discontinuity design, we provide causal estimates of the effects of placement in differen...

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Published in:Educational evaluation and policy analysis 2018-03, Vol.40 (1), p.29-58
Main Authors: Boatman, Angela, Long, Bridget Terry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Ability
Academic readiness
College Preparation
College Readiness
College Students
Computer Assisted Testing
Developmental Programs
Developmental Studies Programs
Discontinuity
Hypothesis Testing
Learning outcomes
Predictor Variables
Program Effectiveness
Regression (Statistics)
Remedial education
Remedial Instruction
Remedial Programs
Student Placement
Students
Two Year College Students
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