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I wouldn't do it cold - there are just 'way too many variables. We've had ModuMath here and I've learned a lot with this semester for just observing students using it for support. For this program I'd say that returning students and/or otehrs who are highly motivated to complete the course (say, folks who've been successful in other courses already but Math is being that hurdle that it so often is) would make good pilot candidates. I suspect that having a sense for when you know something is a key element for success. Susan Jones Academic Development Specialist Academic Development Center Parkland College Champaign, IL 61821 [log in to unmask] Webmastress, http://www.resourceroom.net >>> [log in to unmask] 03/17/06 3:53 PM >>> Hi! Here's a late Friday afternoon question: Our new math lab coordinator wants to pilot a modular, computer-based developmental math course next fall. From the pool of all the developmental math students, he will have to choose a handful for this pilot. He asked me if I have an inventory or some such tool that would indicate a student's aptitude for that kind of class. There are learning styles inventories that can suggest that a student would have relative ease with visual (and perhaps kinesthetic?), independent learning, but I'm wondering if there is something specific for this kind of learning situation? So my questions are: 1. What are the skills and/or predilections needed for success in a computer-based modular class? 2. Are their instruments currently available to assess these skills? Thanks for your generosity in sharing your wisdom, knowledge, and opinions (not necessarily in that order!). Laura Laura Symons Coordinator of the Learning Center Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589 434 961 5310 * The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you * - John E. Southard ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask]