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The Short-term Effectiveness of a Remedial Mathematics Course: Evidence from a UK University.
- Source :
- Manchester School (1463-6786); Jun2014, Vol. 82 Issue 3, p363-384, 22p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- While there is growing debate in the USA about the effectiveness of remedial university courses, there have been fewer questions raised in the UK. Using a sharp regression discontinuity approach and data from a large School within a post-1992 UK university, we estimate the effect of remediation on student outcomes. We find no evidence that taking a math remedial course improves student performance in the first year. This finding is consistent and complements that of a recent study by Lagerlöf and Seltzer (2009, Journal of Economic Education, Vol. 40, pp. 115-136), which is based on data from a pre-1992 UK university. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14636786
- Volume :
- 82
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Manchester School (1463-6786)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95563075
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/manc.12013