"College mathematics instruction in transition: A study of reform in a college algebra course for ""at-risk"" students"

"Historically, students from academically disadvantaged and minority populations have experienced disproportionately high dropout and failure rates in college mathematics. These students often place into courses considered remedial at the college level. The current national reform movement includes initiatives designed to address the failure of mathematics education to meet the needs of underrepresented populations. This research examined an effort to make a college algebra course more effective for ""at-risk"" students, admitted to a research university through an academic support program. In particular, the study analyzed the extent of reform in this course and the impact of the course on student outcomes, and identified barriers and enhancers to implementing reform in this context."

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Murphy, Teri J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Travers, Kenneth J.

• Education, Mathematics
• Education, Sociology of
• Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Murphy, Teri J.

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9543680
(UMI)AAI9543680

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22599