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Learn about the impact of Multiple Measures policy in North Carolina, focusing on student success in gateway math and English courses. This research study explores outcomes and support strategies for students exempting developmental education. Discover the results and next steps to improve academic achievement.
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Multiple Measures Susan Barbitta Associate Director, Special Projects North Carolina Community College System Office barbittas@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Multiple Measures: NC Policy • HS Degree within 5 years • Unweighted high school GPA ≥ 2.6 • 4 math classes
Multiple Measures: NC Early Data Fall 2013-Fall 2014 Success Rates Placement via MM, no additional academic supports
Multiple Measures: Research Study • Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • 6 NC Community Colleges • Target population: Students exempting developmental education with HS GPAs between 2.60 - 2.99 • Focus: Gateway math and/or English
MM Waiver Students Pre-Support SP 14 & FA 14
MM Waiver Students Pre-Support SP 14 & FA 14
Multiple Measures Supports • Co-requisite approach: 4 Colleges • Supplemental Instruction Sessions: 1 College • Remediation Modules: 1 College
Research Questions Addressed • Is there a difference in outcomes between the target and control groups? • Are target groups benefiting from the supports? • Are there adjustments necessary to the design and/or implementation?
Research Questions Addressed • Are there outcome differences by specific student groups, among the targeted student group, and are these the same differences seen with non-targeted students? • Which student groups’ outcomes appear to be most impacted by the implementation strategies and related supports?
Multiple Measures Supports…. Co-requisite Labs • Goal: Strengthen pre-requisite math skills and knowledge • 1-credit labs • Multiple classes one lab • Instructor led • Class design • Lecture • Computer work • Group work
Multiple Measures Supports …. Remediation Modules • Goal: Refresh basic skills, improve pre-requisite knowledge, level the playing field • Uses on-line assessment and review tools • Pre-test [identify weaknesses], complete review [close knowledge gaps], post-test [ensure gaps closed]
Outcomes, Target Group Co-requisite Support Labs
MM Waiver Students Pre/Post-Support Average grade 2.7 1.4
MM Waiver Students Pre/Post-Support Percentage of FTIC MM Students Attaining D, F, W in Targeted Math Course 22 17 13 12 10 6
Next Steps • Evaluating the Multiple Measures Policy • Disaggregating the high school GPA by tenths • ACT/SAT • Refining the Developmental Education reform