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Lunsford, M. Leigh; Poplin, Phillip – Journal of Statistics Education, 2011
Based on previous research of Johnson and Kuennen (2006), we conducted a study to determine factors that would possibly predict student success in an introductory statistics course. Our results were similar to Johnson and Kuennen in that we found students' basic mathematical skills, as measured on a test created by Johnson and Kuennen, were a…
Descriptors: Statistics, Introductory Courses, College Mathematics, Mathematics Achievement
BRAZZIEL, WILLIAM F. – 1964
TECHNICAL EDUCATION OF THE ADULT HARD-CORE UNEMPLOYED OFTEN FAILS BECAUSE OF PERSONAL PROBLEMS AND BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURAL LACKS. A BROAD CONCEPT OF EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL TO PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL SKILLS. A COLLEGE PROJECT DESIGNED TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS IS PRESENTED. A COMBINATION OF BASIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION WITH THE…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Basic Skills, Economically Disadvantaged
Vaughan, George B.; Puyear, Donald E. – 1972
Based on the learning theories of Benjamin S. Bloom, the program described in this report aims to help students develop basic skills for success in college work. The program, created for Virginia Highlands Community College, centers around English and mathematics learning laboratories. All students can enroll in regular college level courses, but…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Developmental Programs, Diagnostic Teaching
Naylor, Michele – 1986
As more states increase the number of credits required for high school graduation, progressively less time is being left for vocational education. To address this problem, many school districts and states are beginning to formulate policies for granting academic credit for basic skills training provided in vocational classrooms. As of 1985, 11…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees, Basic Skills