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A student is tutored in developmental math in the campus Math Hub. (The Signpost Archives)

Developmental math program, one size does not fit all

Emilee Atkinson April 19, 2017

In 2012, computer science major Frankie Ruttenbur was enrolled in the developmental math program. She was taking Math 950 and struggled throughout the class, especially when it came time to take the final. “I...

ALEKS, a new system for placing students into developmental math courses, is being implemented at WSU. (Source: Pixabay)

WSU has a new test to place students into developmental math

Leah Higginbotham April 9, 2017

Math — a career choice for some or an average hurdle among classes for others — is a necessary step for college students. Either way, from general education requirements to engineering degrees,...

Math for non-trads: How to pace yourself away from the classroom

Chris Sessions August 24, 2015

For many students college math is a daunting prospect, but for some non-traditional students, it can feel like a deal breaker. As a non-traditional student you have to put forth both time and effort,...

Matemáticas para los estudiantes no tradicionales: Cómo mantener el ritmo fuera del aula

Chris Sessions August 24, 2015

Matemáticas ¿Ya tiene miedo? Para muchos estudiantes de matemáticas de la universidad es una perspectiva desalentadora, pero para algunos estudiantes no tradicionales, se puede sentir como un factor...

WSU tutor centers help students with homework

August 24, 2014

Weber State students may wonder where all their student fees are going. One portion, at least, is funding tutoring centers. Included in this otherwise free service are multiple divisions and methods...

Controversy over developmental math changes

July 21, 2014

Controversy erupted at Weber State University this week as students reacted to new changes made by the developmental math department. The Weber State Developmental Math Program is rolling out changes...

Developmental math policy waives registration holds for spring

December 3, 2013

An official bill by the Weber State University Student Senate has requested that the standing developmental math and English policies be re-examined. The current policy requires students who have tested...

Student senate works to connect students to administration

December 3, 2013

The Weber State University Student Senate, one of the largest collegiate student senates in the state, is finishing out the semester as it started — by connecting students to their administration. A...

Town hall meeting lets nontrad students voice issues

October 24, 2013

Weber State University nontraditional student senator Sandi Weber knows that every student’s voice is different, and she’s working to make sure her constituents’ voices are heard. Her solution...

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