Developmental Math

Here's an update to an earlier course profile.

Developmental Math Courses

 • Arithmetic, geometry, pre-algebra, algebra

• Mostly 2 year schools

• Many small sections

• Students test into the course

• Usually non-credit

 • Usually one term

 • 50% drop rate

Instructors

• A few lead instructors - full time

• Many adjuncts - freeway flyers

Students

• Generally struggling in school

• Many non-traditional students

• Resent having to take the class

• Lack basic math skills

• Fear math

Key Challenges

 • Course: Ferocious drop rate

• Instructors: Time, especially for individual attention

• Students: Math skills, motivation, fear, time