Comprehensive program with the goal of improving math success in gatekeeper courses for Latino students.
Institution:
Miami Dade College-Wolfson Campus
Academic Level:
Baccalaureate
Issue Area:
Retention
Issue Area:
Support Services
Year:
2009
Designation:
SEMILLAS
Key Personnel:
Burlison, Jan
Address:
Director, Retention and Transfer Services
Address 2:
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
City:
Miami
State:
FL
Zip:
33132 Goal/Mission:
- Increase passing rates of students enrolled in Intermediate Algebra by 5%.
- Increase continuous enrollment of math courses to 90%.
- Reduce levels of math anxiety and improve attitudes toward math by 50%.
Outcome:
The program met and exceeded the first two goals. Students participating in PASS-Math succeeded in the math course at a higher rate than regular students and continued enrollment in the college. Math anxiety was only reduced in participating students by 25%. One of the most significant strengths of the project was the partnering among different areas including Math Department, Social Sciences faculty, Math Lab., Academic Advising and others.
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