Nov 20, 2013 ... Math 1 (Pre-Algebra). Math 2 (Algebra) ... Fall 2009 through Spring 2013 ... A key
program goal of CUNY Start is to help students gain ... Proficiency is
demonstrated by successfully passing the CUNY Assessment Tests.
CUNY START STUDENT OUTCOMES
Gains in Basic Skills Proficiency
November 2013
CUNY START FAST FACTS: Students Served: Fall '09 - Spring '10: 141 Fall '10 - Spring '11: 403 Fall '11 - Spring '12: 1,172 Fall '12 - Spring '13: 1,611 TOTAL: 3,327
A key program goal of CUNY Start is to help students gain proficiency in basic skill areas and, thus, minimize the amount of required remedial coursework underprepared students must take. The tables below show the number and percentage of students who gained proficiency in reading, writing, and math after completing CUNY Start. Proficiency is demonstrated by successfully passing the CUNY Assessment Tests (CAT) at the completion of the program. As of Fall 2012, math proficiency has been determined by students' performance in the math class overall and by their scores on a common departmental final exam. Proficiency gains are shown separately for the full-time and part-time programs; students in the full-time program receive both reading/writing and math instruction, whereas those in the part-time program (afternoon and evening study) receive either reading/writing or math instruction. The bar charts compare the number of remedial needs of students before and after completing the program.
CUNY Basic Skills Proficiency Gains by Skills Area
By College Program: BMCC: Bronx: Hostos: Kingsborough: LaGuardia: Queensborough: Staten Island:
Fall 2009 through Spring 2013 839 195 683 341 843 234 192
1,951 total students enrolled in the full-time program (Fall '09 - Spring '13) Of the 1,951 full-time students, 1,636 completed the program (Fall '09 - Spring '13)
Full-time Program
Students Gaining Proficiency After Completing CS
Students Initially Requiring Remediation
Subject Area
Part-time Program (N = 1,165)
(N = 1,636)
N
N
%
Reading
1,168
815
70
Writing
1,555
1,136
Math 1 (Pre-Algebra)
1,170
Math 2 (Algebra) Math (Overall)
Students Initially Requiring Remediation
Subject Area
Students Gaining Proficiency After Completing CS
N
N
%
Reading
397
265
67
73
Writing
574
394
69
798
68
Math 1 (Pre-Algebra)
441
313
71
1,624
1,144
70
Math 2 (Algebra)
582
424
73
1,634
1,108
68
Math (Overall)
589
407
69
Snapshot of Remedial Needs Before and After CUNY Start Fall 2009 through Spring 2013
1,376 total students enrolled in the part-time program (Fall '09 - Spring '13)
Full-time Program
Part-time Program (N = 1,165) 1
(N = 1,636)
Number of Remedial Needs (out of 3) Three
Of the 1,376 part-time students, 1,165 completed the program (Fall '09 - Spring '13)
100%
Two
One
None
0.3% (5)
90%
33% (541)
70%
Students had significant academic needs when entering CUNY Start: 67% of full-time students entered having failed the CAT for all three subjects and 33% had failed two subjects.
48% (781)
50%
50%
30% 20%
32% (523)
14% (221)
10%
7% (111)
0%
Pre-CUNY Start
One
None
Post-CUNY Start
28% (331)
27% (311)
40% (469)
44% (514)
70% 60%
67% (1,090)
Two
80%
60%
40%
By the end of the program, however, 48% were proficient in all three subject areas, 32% were proficient in two subject areas, and 14% in one area.
Three 100%
90% 80%
Number of Remedial Needs (out of 3)
40% 30% 20% 10%
31% (365)
20% (236) 9% (104)
0%
Pre-CUNY Start
Post-CUNY Start
1
Part-time students receive either math OR reading/writing instruction, and therefore are unable to gain proficiency in all three subjects in one semester. Notes: Data shown in the above tables and charts are for program completers only. Initial remedial need is based on CUNY Assessment Test (CAT) scores in each subject area. Proficiency gains are determined by scores on the CAT at completion of the CUNY Start program. As of Fall 2012, students needing math remediation take one depatmental final exam at the end of the semester.
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TART CUNY Start provides intensive preparation in academic reading/writing, math, and “college success” to students admitted to CUNY whose scores on the CUNY Assessment Tests in reading, writing and math indicate that they are in need of significant remediation. Those who enroll in the program temporarily delay starting degree program studies to take this 15 to 18‐week program. CUNY Start seeks both to minimize the amount of required remedial coursework underprepared students must take, and to foster higher levels of persistence and graduation once students start their degree programs. The program consists of two phases: twelve weeks of “core instruction,” after which students re‐ take any needed CUNY Assessment Tests, and then an additional three to six weeks of instruction as needed, also followed by re‐taking the tests. As of Fall 2012, math proficiency is determined by students’ performance in the math class and by their scores on a common departmental final exam. Students in the full‐time program at Kingsborough may also take a college credit course during the second phase of the program. CUNY Start students pay a $75 student fee, rather than having to use college financial aid while in this transitional program. This allows them to reserve their financial aid allocations for credit‐ bearing coursework leading to graduation. Instruction in the program is intensive: 25 hours a week in the full‐time program and 12 hours a week in the part‐time program of either math or reading/writing. The curricula in academic reading/writing, pre‐college math and college success have been developed by instructional experts from the CUNY central office and participating colleges. In addition, all current instructors have spent one semester observing and participating with a lead CUNY Start instructor in his or her classroom in preparation for teaching in the program. Results to date have been strong in terms of students’ basic skills proficiency gains. From Fall 2009 to Spring 2013, 67% of full‐time students entered having failed all three subjects on the CUNY Assessment Tests, and 33% had failed two subjects. After completing the program, 48% were proficient in all three subject areas, 32% were proficient in two subject areas, and 14% in one area. Those who did not gain proficiency nevertheless made gains that resulted in reduced remedial needs. Outcome data from the part‐time program are similarly strong. CUNY Start is offered at six CUNY community colleges as well as at the College of Staten Island and Medgar Evers College. All eight participating colleges offer the full‐time program; Hostos, BMCC, Bronx, College of Staten Island, Kingsborough, and LaGuardia also offer the part‐time program. For additional program information and to find out about applying to CUNY Start, please check www.cuny.edu/cunystart or contact
[email protected].
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