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A New Approach for Mathematics

In this Steps to Success paper, we learn how all students at the University of Cincinnati are seeing greater success with a new approach to mathematics that places all students directly into credit math courses while simultaneously implementing a co-requisite model in five mathematics courses (College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Calculus II, Applied Calculus) and revising a quantitative reasoning course which would now integrate co-requisite course content (Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning).
April 20, 2020
Dr. Alycia Marshall, Dr. Ricardo Moena
Tags: Acceleration, Accurate Placement, Student Supports, 2. Enroll in college-level math and English., 4. Streamline remediation options., 7. Prioritize the student experience., Differential Capacity of Institutions
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