Post on 17-Dec-2015
Mathematics Developmental Education in Texas Institutions
of Higher EducationSurvey of Best Practices Adoption
January 2003
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Organization and Administration
1. We have a centralized developmental education program.
13.7% 17.7% 28.4% 40.1%
2. We have a highly coordinateddevelopmental education program
5.7% 19.4% 38.0% 37.0%
3. Expectations for developmental education are well-managed
5.2% 13.9% 43.0% 38.0%
4. There is collaboration between developmental education and other campus units.
6.2% 18.6% 44.0% 31.3%
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Organization and Administration
5. Our developmental program has a clearly defined statement of mission, goals, and objectives.
4.5% 10.7% 35.1% 49.7%
6. Developmental education is an institutional priority.
6.7% 13.5% 38.6% 41.1%
7. The institution provides comprehensive services in support of developmentaleducation.
4.2% 11.0% 40.6% 44.1%
8. Grant funds are used to support innovation in developmental education.
9.4% 25.6% 41.5% 23.6%
9. Developmental education is integrated with campus outreach services in thecommunity.
11.0% 36.1% 38.6% 14.2%
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Program Components
10. Assessment is mandatory for all entering students.
1.5% 3.3% 25.4% 69.7%
11. Placement in courses is mandatory based on assessment.
2.5% 5.2% 30.3% 62.0%
12. A systematic plan is in place for the evaluation of developmental educationcourses and services.
4.3% 19.2% 37.6% 38.8%
13. Formative evaluation is used by developmental educators to refine and improve courses and services.
5.9% 16.1% 48.3% 29.8%
14. Professional development for developmental educators is consistently supported.
7.0% 16.7% 38.0% 38.3%
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Program Components
15. Tutoring is provided to developmental students in all basic skills subjects.
2.3% 5.9% 28.9% 62.9%
16. Tutors working with developmental students are required to participate intraining activities.
10.0% 28.3% 38.8% 22.9%
17. Developmental educators are regularly involved in their professional associations.
6.0% 24.2% 44.1% 25.6%
18. Adjunct faculty are treated as an important resource for developmental education.
5.9% 11.4% 37.6% 45.2%
19. Student performance is systematically monitored by faculty and advisors.
3.0% 12.0% 41.8% 43.1%
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Program Components
20. A written philosophy statement guides the provision of developmental education courses and services.
4.7% 19.4% 39.3% 36.6%
21. Classrooms and laboratories are well integrated.
6.5% 15.6% 41.1% 36.8%
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Instructional Practices
22. Learning communities are provided for developmental students.
8.2% 35.1% 39.0% 17.7%
23. A wide variety of different instructional methods are used in developmental courses.
3.5% 13.9% 43.1% 39.5%
24. Students are tested at least 10 times a semester in developmental courses.
12.4% 36.3% 29.4% 21.9%
25. Technology is used primarily as a supplement for instruction in developmental courses.
3.8% 11.4% 52.7% 32.1%
26. Feedback is frequently provided on a regular basis in developmental courses.
2.3% 9.4% 43.5% 44.8%
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Instructional Practices
27. Mastery learning is a common characteristic of developmental courses.
5.0% 21.7% 42.8% 30.4%
28. Systematic efforts are made to link the content of developmental courses tothe rest of the curriculum.
4.0% 15.4% 45.3% 35.3%
29. Instructional strategies are regularly shared among developmental instructors in some systematic way.
9.4% 29.3% 40.6% 20.7%
30. Critical thinking is taught in all developmental courses.
5.0% 18.7% 46.5% 29.8%
# Statement StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Instructional Practices
31. Learning strategies are either embedded in developmental coursesor taught as a separate course.
4.0% 11.9% 50.3% 33.8%
32. All developmental instructors regularly use active learning techniques in their courses.
4.3% 26.3% 43.3% 26.1%
33. All developmental instructors regularly utilize Classroom Assessment Techniques in their courses.
7.0% 29.3% 44.5% 19.2%