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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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%