Compares attrition rates for students in a developmental science course to those for students with the same standardized Science Inventory scores who did not enroll in the developmental section. Indicates that students who completed the developmental science course had a higher rate of success than students who did not. (MAB)

Describes the author's experiences and their relation to the notion of educating the "whole student" expounded by student development theories. Suggests that one role educators must explore is that of assisting students in determining their own parameters and learning to accept responsibility for their decisions. (MAB)

Examines methods for improving developmental students' proofreading skills. Discusses several theories and analogies for understanding the activity of proofreading. Suggests that educators should utilize methods that encourage students to invest time and energy in the proofreading process as it provides a meaningful and complex educational…

Provides a discussion of classroom research theory and methods designed to introduce those unfamiliar with classroom research to its major issues. Describes Angelo and Cross's Classroom Assessment Techniques, providing guidelines for collecting information on classroom outcomes. Reviews current literature related to classroom research. (MAB)

Describes a study designed to measure students' perceptions of remedial mathematics classroom environments and to identify differences between female and male students' perceptions. Indicates that although men and women found the mathematics classroom environment to be a positive one, women held more positive perceptions of the classroom than men.…

Describes a study examining the relationship between instructors' attitudes to students' ratings of the instructors in remedial and developmental studies courses. Indicates that "instructor concern" for students and 12 associated characteristics were the most important factors identified by students. Discusses applications and implications of the…

Examines the role of executive function, or the ability to maintain the appropriate problem-solving set for attainment of a future goal, in academic success. Describes causes of executive function deficits, common manifestations, methods for assessing the problem, and strategies for remediating related problems. (26 citations) (MAB)

Examines the use of partner testing, a form of cooperative learning that allows students to study and take tests with a partner. Describes results from a study allowing students to choose to use partners or not, discussing student reactions and performance. Includes guidelines for implementing partner testing. (21 citations) (MAB)

Argues that few studies have investigated the value that students place on the use of peer responses. Describes a study that found that students did not place much value on the activity and highlights a pilot course that allows students to choose to use peer responses or not. (14 citations) (MAB)

Reviews research addressing the relationship between native language skills and success in learning a foreign language. Describes four components of a language-based model for diagnosing foreign language learning problems. Highlights three major intervention strategies for at-risk foreign language learners. (53 citations) (MAB)

Examines the current literature on student motivation in the classroom, highlighting working definitions, patterns of activity, and categories of motivation. Indicates that no measure or test of motivation prescribes specific actions by instructors, and suggests that teachers should trust their personal judgment regarding classroom motivational…

Provides the second part of a discussion of classroom research theory and classroom assessment techniques. Describes the use of the "writing process" classroom assessment technique to determine student gains in writing and motivation awareness. Reviews the background to, rationale for, and conclusions drawn from the technique. (Part I is in…

Reviews the current literature to determine the extent to which affect influences the achievement levels of students. Highlights research findings in mathematics, reading, writing, and instructional strategies. Suggests that although affect may be a significant factor in determining the academic success of developmental freshmen, more research is…

Examines the language of mathematics textbooks, highlighting the depth of meaning found in their minimalist, technical styles. Indicates that instructors must guide students from the collection of rules and mathematical facts listed in the texts to an integrated totality of mathematical truth. (MAB)

Shares ideas for effectively and efficiently gaining control over the volumes of paper generated in a reading/writing classroom. Suggests that organizing the flow of paper in a class, through such items as file boxes and hanging folders, is essential for an effective class. Provides 10 sample categories for filed materials. (MAB)