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Rebecca L Brower1, Chenoa S Woods1, Tamara Bertrand Jones1
1Center for Postsecondary Success and the College of Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
|December 11, 2020
Summary
Educational scaffolding in developmental education (DE) math courses decreased after Florida policy changes. This reduction in support may impact student success in college-level mathematics, requiring administrative attention and further research.
Area of Science:
- Education Policy
- Mathematics Education
- Student Success Initiatives
Background:
- Underprepared students in the Florida College System (FCS) face challenges in gateway mathematics courses.
- Developmental education (DE) reform aimed to improve student preparedness for college-level work.
- Educational scaffolding is a key concept for supporting at-risk students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how changes in educational scaffolding influence student success in mathematics within Florida's DE reform.
- To examine the impact of reduced scaffolding on underprepared students in FCS institutions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing focus groups with students and staff across 10 FCS institutions.
- Analysis of data related to course sequencing, instructional methods, and academic support coordination.
Main Results:
- A significant reduction in educational scaffolding was observed in mathematics remediation.
- Decreases were noted in course sequencing, instructional strategies, and coordination with academic support services.
- These changes followed state-level policy shifts within the Florida College System.
Conclusions:
- Reduced scaffolding in DE mathematics may negatively affect student success in gateway courses.
- Recommendations are provided for college administrators on academic advising, instruction, and support services.
- Further research is needed on the effects of DE reform and policy changes nationwide.
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