Structured Learning Assistance

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Structured Learning Assistance
Meeting the Developmental Challenge at APSU
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The Challenge
First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen
Requiring Development Math 43.5
Requiring Developmental English 12.2
Not Requiring Developmental Courses 52.5
Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate
Requiring Development Math 56.6
Requiring Developmental English 51.8
Not Requiring Developmental Courses 69.7
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Traditional Model (Math)

• DSPM 0800
• Elementary Algebra
• ACT 15-16
• 53.1 success rate

• DSPM 0850
• Intermediate Algebra
• ACT 17-18
• Completed DSPM 0800
• 51.2 success rate

• Math 1010
• Mathematical Thought and Practice
• 85.0 success rate

• Math 1530
• Statistics
• 56.2 success rate

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Traditional Model (English)

• DSPW 0800
• Developmental English
• ACT 15-18
• 70.4 success rate

• Engl 1010
• English
• Composition
• 73.8 success rate

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Philosophy

• Future needs
• Individualized instruction
• Doing

• Past deficiencies
• One-size-fits-all instruction
• Hearing

vs.
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Linked Workshop Model

• Classroom
• Core course content
• Grade determination

Guidance
Feedback

• Workshop
• Prerequisite competencies
• Reinforce key course concepts
• Test review

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Results
Student Success Rates Student Success Rates Student Success Rates
Traditional SLA
Math 1010 32.4 69.9
Math 1530 22.4 52.5
Engl 1010 52.0 69.4
Higher than the success rate for students with
19-22 ACT subscores
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Results
DSPM or DSPW (fall 06- spring 07) Enhanced Math or English (fall 07- spring 08)
Enrolled in course 1406 832
Enrolled students who returned 755 (54) 546 (66)
Completed course (D or above) 975 573
Completed who returned 671 (69) 446 (78)
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Benefits
Students University
Less time Reduced class space requirements (70 hrs/wk)
Reduced cost (500-900) Reduced costs/ increased revenue (gt 110,000)
Improved student success rate Improved student success rate
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Contact Information
Martin Golson Austin Peay State
University 931-221-6553 golsonm_at_apsu.edu