Approximately 60% of all college students enter remediation and 67%
of these never finish. This amounts to 2 in 5 of ALL University
students dropping out due to lack of Quantitative Literacy (QL).
Mathematical remediation is an issue that all modern post-secondary
institutions deal with; it is not isolated to any one institution,
or even to most pre-1980 universities. Numerous studies point to
minimal student participation in SEM (Science, Engineering, and
Mathematics) areas. Instead, students are pursuing the softer
degrees with the belief that a diploma itself is an entry ticket to
the job market. However, lack of interest in mathematics results in
lower levels of college preparedness and hence lower levels of
college success. The lack of QL plays a specific role in academic
success and a general role in career and life success. High school
students completing Algebra II are twice as likely to graduate from
college and the most employable graduates are typically SEM in
nature. Providing students with success starts with a pedagogy that
motivates students and promotes perseverance.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
May 2012 |
Authors: |
Murray Cox
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
172 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-659-11996-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
Teaching skills & techniques
|
LSN: |
3-659-11996-2 |
Barcode: |
9783659119965 |
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