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Peterson, Euguenia; Siadat, M. Vali – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2009
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the implementation of formative assessment on student achievement in elementary algebra classes at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago, IL. The formative assessment is defined in this case as frequent, cumulative, time-restricted, multiple-choice quizzes with immediate constructive feedback.…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Summative Evaluation, Student Evaluation, College Students
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Goel, Meeta B.; L'heureux, Richard A. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2003
As a result of their mission to provide services to diverse groups, community colleges generally have lower retention rates. The present research reviews the theoretical basis of retention, with a focus on summarizing how the theory pertains to two-year schools. While numerous variables influence persistence, a student's educational objectives…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Objectives, Academic Persistence, Student Characteristics