Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Major/Program
Educational Administration and Supervision
First Advisor's Name
Peter J. Cistone
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Mark D. Shermis
Third Advisor's Name
Janice Sandiford
Date of Defense
11-18-2002
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the Florida State-mandated Basic Skills Exit Tests (BSET) on the effectiveness of remedial instruction programs to adequately serve the academically underprepared student population. The primary research question concerned whether the introduction of the BSET has resulted in remedial completers who are better prepared for college-level coursework.
This study consisted of an ex post facto research design to examine the impact of the BSET on student readiness for subsequent college-level coursework at Miami- Dade Community College. Two way analysis of variance was used to compare the performance of remedial and college-ready students before and after the introduction of the BSET requirement. Chi-square analysis was used to explore changes in the proportion of students completing and passing remedial courses. Finally, correlation analysis was used to explore the utility of the BSET in predicting subsequent college-level course performance. Differences based on subject area and race/ethnicity were explored.
Identifier
FI14050453
Recommended Citation
Bashford, Joanne, "The impact of the Florida state-mandated basic skills exit test at Miami-Dade Community College" (2002). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1430.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1430
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