BAIP News

We have been progressing on the KAMM version of the BAIP lessons for students with disabilities along with work on our animated tutorials.  While working on this development effort another need has been brought our attention that is related to students with disabilities and other struggling learners.  Large numbers of students are enrolled in developmental education programs in community colleges because they lack sufficient preparation in mathematics to be successful in math courses at the postsecondary level. Data show that 40% of freshmen in community colleges are enrolled in some form of remedial instruction. This has caused us to examine the application of the BAIP secondary lessons and tutorials for developmental education programs.  

We appreciate any insights you may wish to share with us if you are using BAIP at the secondary level. We have just begun to share the idea with a couple of colleges and the feedback has been positive. Clearly, they face a major challenge in meeting the needs of students who seek admission, but lack the needed skills in mathematics. Many four-year institutions no longer offer remedial instruction. Consequently, the demands for developmental education are increasing at the community college level.

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