Implementing a Corequisite Algebra Gateway Course

The vast majority of the required remediation is in the area of mathematics. Because of this need for further preparation to successfully study college-level math, which may consume two or three semesters of additional coursework, there is a high drop-off of students who initially intended to pursue...

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Published in:Peer review : emerging trends and key debates in undergraduate education 2019-01, Vol.21 (1-2), p.42-45
Main Authors: Buckles, Eric L, Haydel, Nia W, Thompson-Sanchez, Janice, Page, Yolanda W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
African American students
African Americans
Algebra
Analysis
College students
Community colleges
Core curriculum
Course Descriptions
Curriculum development
Education
Education reform
Educational Change
Educational leadership
Educational reform
Higher education
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Human condition
Low income groups
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Occupations
Outcomes of Education
Remedial Mathematics
Retention
Standardized Tests
STEM education
Students
Study and teaching
Success
Teaching Methods
University colleges
Women
Work environment
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Summary:The vast majority of the required remediation is in the area of mathematics. Because of this need for further preparation to successfully study college-level math, which may consume two or three semesters of additional coursework, there is a high drop-off of students who initially intended to pursue a STEM major and career. [...]remedial math has now become a filter from, rather than a pipeline to, STEM careers. [...]there still exists disproportionate number of students of color and low-income students in remedial courses based on these tests (Witham et al. 2015). The mathematics faculty were responsible for evaluating the existing content of the remedial course to identify the specific competencies that were being addressed in order to integrate these components into the redesigned college algebra course. Since University College is responsible for the advisement, registration, and matriculation of incoming first-year students, the college served as a liaison on academic matters related to general education courses.
ISSN:1541-1389