Date
4-2012
Department
School of Education
Degree
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Chair
Gary W Kuhne
Primary Subject Area
Mathematics; Education, General; Education, Mathematics; Education, Tests and Measurements; Education, Language and Literature
Keywords
Developmental English, Developmental math, Placement test
Disciplines
Curriculum and Instruction | Education | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Liberal Studies | Science and Mathematics Education
Recommended Citation
Hill, Heather, "Effects of a Developmental Boot Camp: Improving Student Performance on a College Placement Test" (2012). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 523.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/523
Abstract
Nationwide, students are entering college unprepared for college-level work. Recent high school graduates are placing into developmental courses at an alarming rate. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of a developmental boot camp on standardized placement test scores of students enrolling at a community college in North Carolina. The study has a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. Collected data will include participants' scores on the pretest and posttest placement test. A control group of eligible students who chose not to participate will be posttested for comparison. Instruments include ASSET® placement test and Computer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System. Results showed an improvement in numerical and algebra scores but no significant change in English scores.
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons
