The Rx for Remedial College Math: Learning Communities.

Cantone, Kathleen A.

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ERIC Number: EJ635602

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Rx for Remedial College Math: Learning Communities.

Cantone, Kathleen A.

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v18 n1 p66-70 Fall 2001

States that cooperative learning in developmental mathematics classes has greater success rates than do traditional remedial courses. Discusses learning communities--in which instructors work with other instructors to help students connect mathematics with other disciplines, and in which there is an increased level of peer interaction--as an effective tool for student success. (NB)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Developmental Studies Programs, Discourse Communities, Group Activities, High Risk Students, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Remedial Mathematics, Student Participation, Teamwork

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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