blog post Video: Reforming Remedial Math in Community College By Linda Strean Oct 30, 2017 Promising reforms in developmental—or remedial—math are underway at California’s community colleges. Some are promising, but there is room for improvement.
event Reforming Math Pathways at California’s Community Colleges Oct 24, 2017 Community colleges across the state are experimenting with reforms to developmental (or remedial) math with the aim of removing impediments to student success. Are these reforms helping students meet their academic goals? What more can be done? PPIC researcher Olga Rodriguez will outline findings from a new report on the impact of two important reforms, and a panel of experts will talk about promising approaches and broadening access to effective pathways.
event Math Placement Policy in California Nov 17, 2016 About the ProgramCalifornia has undertaken new efforts to address widespread concern over equity in the math placement process. PPIC research fellow Niu Gao will discuss findings from a recent survey of school districts across the state, highlighting their efforts to improve math placement policies for high school students. This research was supported with funding from the Applied Materials Foundation and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Report What Happens When Colleges Broaden Access to Transfer-Level Courses? Evidence from California’s Community Colleges By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Hans Johnson Oct 7, 2019 California community colleges that have significantly expanded access to transfer-level courses—important steps toward degrees and transfers to four-year schools—have seen increased student success, particularly in English. Prompted by a new law (AB 705), placement and curricular reforms are now being enacted system-wide; it will be important to monitor their impact.
event Community College Math in California’s New Era of Student Access Dec 9, 2021 Over the past few years, a landmark law (AB 705) has required California’s community colleges to move away from remedial courses, dramatically expanding student access to the math and English courses needed to transfer to a four-year college. How has the pandemic affected these reforms? Is AB 705 leading to better—and more equitable—student outcomes? PPIC researcher Cesar Alesi Perez will outline new findings, and a panel of experts will talk about promoting equity and student success in the AB 705 era.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Tracking Progress in Community College Access and Success By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Cesar Alesi Perez, Sidronio Jacobo, Fernando Garcia ... Oct 30, 2023 We examine how student outcomes have changed in the years following Assembly Bill 705, which broadened access to transfer-level math and English courses at California’s community colleges.
Report A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Hans Johnson Nov 18, 2020 A landmark law (AB 705) has helped tens of thousands of community college students complete the courses necessary for transfer to a four-year college. But student outcomes vary across campuses, and more work is needed to ensure equitable access and completion rates—particularly in math.
blog post Proposed Changes in Admission Requirements at CSU By Courtney Lee Aug 2, 2019 California State University is considering changing its three-year high school math requirement to a quantitative reasoning requirement of four years that broadens the list of eligible courses.
blog post Helping Community College Students Succeed By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Hans Johnson Mar 29, 2019 California’s community colleges are moving toward system-wide implementation of concurrent remedial support for students in transfer-level classes. Early evidence suggests that such “co-requisite” support increases course completion.
