Use Of Best Practices In Developmental Mathematics Courses

Download or read book Use of Best Practices in Developmental Mathematics Courses written by Afsheen Akbar and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: Abstract of Thesis Presented to the Graduate School of the University of Florida in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Education USE OF BEST PRACTICES IN DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS COURSES By Afsheen Akbar August 2009 Chair: Thomaseina Lott Adams Major: Mathematics Education Community colleges in the United States are responsible for providing access to educational opportunities for students across all academic and vocational levels. Due to this open access mission, these institutions accept students at all levels of educational preparation. One of the biggest issues the system of higher education is facing is extreme under-preparedness of students in the area of mathematics. This results in an influx of students in developmental mathematics courses. There are certain programs to enhance the developmental mathematics programs at community college level, some more successful than others. This study will assess the use of best or promising practices in developmental mathematics courses across the state of Florida. The findings of the study will support recommendations that can be used to help increase the success rate of students in Florida developmental mathematics courses.