New Federal Research Center to Study Developmental Education
Author: Ralph Gerstein.; Lois Gerstein.
Source: Volume 15, Number 03, Spring 2014 , pp.59-60(2)
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Abstract:
According to the General Accountability Office (GAO), improving developmental education is the key to increasing degree and certificate completion. The National Research Center on Developmental Education Assessment and Instruction, which is expected to launch this year, will focus exclusively on development education and assessment and instruction to inform policy makers and instructors on improving student outcomes.Keywords: remedial coursework; community college; curriculum changes; math curriculum; placement tests
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