Eliminating Remedial Math and English



Remedial English & Math


In my opinion, remedial English and math classes should be eliminated from community college curriculum. I have formed this opinion based off knowledge after reading about students that are unable to succeed in the California community college system because of broken remedial education systems. According to College Campaign, 75% of all California Community College students are tested and placed into these remedial courses, teaching and focusing on basic skills. Students talk about getting caught up in courses based off curriculum focusing on teaching basic skills but prevent them from entering college level curriculum. This would also result in them not reaching their goals and dreams because of the inability to move past remedial curriculum-based courses. However, these courses are still beneficial for the students that are realistically at that level. I propose that instead of eliminating this curriculum all together, that they are minimized for the students that do need it. This would give room to focus and work to enhance the college level curriculum-based courses. Providing these courses will end up resulting in a higher level of successful students. According to College Campaign, only 93% of California Community College students never make it out of remedial math. This is a result of students not being able to move past basic skills courses, such as remedial English and math.

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