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Research paper thumbnail of Measuring Numeracy in a Community College Context: Assessing the Reliability of the Subjective Numeracy Scale

Numeracy, Jul 1, 2017

In this paper, our goals were to assess the suitability of the Subjective Numeracy Scale (SNS), d... more In this paper, our goals were to assess the suitability of the Subjective Numeracy Scale (SNS), developed for health-care use, in a new context with predominantly minority students at a South Bronx community college and to identify any race/ ethnicity, gender, and ESL enrollment effects. The scale assesses perceptions of quantitative reasoning skills and preferences for data presentation. This scale was given to a convenience sample of students in behavioral sciences classes. Results show that the SNS scale was reliable with our sample using the full thirteen-question scale or the shorter eight-item version. Gender, race/ ethnicity, and English as a Second Language (ESL) are related to perceptions of QR/QL. This study may help researchers see the SNS as a reliable instrument across samples and as a way to measure numeracy. The results of the multivariate analyses raise questions for future research about cultural differences for numerical presentation among these ethnic groups and our international student population.

Research paper thumbnail of Ialongo, Ernest, with N. Nunez Rodriguez, J. DiSanto, A. Varelas, S. Brennan, and K. Wolfe. “Building Understanding of High School Students’ Transition to College.” International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 29, 2 (2017), 402-411.

A cohort comprised of high school and college teachers met for one year to build understanding of... more A cohort comprised of high school and college teachers met for one year to build understanding of the critical transition of high school students to college. The seminar analyzed how current reforms in both systems will impact student skill development and preparedness for college work. The discussions highlighted the need to clarify expectations for college freshmen regarding syllabus policies, deadline observations, and the importance of defining consistent classroom management strategies. This program also focused on the need to increase the dialogue between high school teachers and college professors as there exists reciprocal unawareness regarding curricular changes and the learning environment faced by students at both academic levels.

Research paper thumbnail of Ialongo, Ernest, with Antonios Varelas and Kate Wolfe. “Building a Better Student: Developing Critical Thinking and Writing in the Community College from Freshman Semester to Graduation.” The Community College Enterprise 21, 2 (Fall 2015), 76-92.

This article presents a variety of ways to incorporate substantive writing into the community col... more This article presents a variety of ways to incorporate substantive writing into the community college curriculum for students at varying degrees of proficiency.

Research paper thumbnail of Measuring Numeracy in a Community College Context: Assessing the Reliability of the Subjective Numeracy Scale

Numeracy, Jul 1, 2017

In this paper, our goals were to assess the suitability of the Subjective Numeracy Scale (SNS), d... more In this paper, our goals were to assess the suitability of the Subjective Numeracy Scale (SNS), developed for health-care use, in a new context with predominantly minority students at a South Bronx community college and to identify any race/ ethnicity, gender, and ESL enrollment effects. The scale assesses perceptions of quantitative reasoning skills and preferences for data presentation. This scale was given to a convenience sample of students in behavioral sciences classes. Results show that the SNS scale was reliable with our sample using the full thirteen-question scale or the shorter eight-item version. Gender, race/ ethnicity, and English as a Second Language (ESL) are related to perceptions of QR/QL. This study may help researchers see the SNS as a reliable instrument across samples and as a way to measure numeracy. The results of the multivariate analyses raise questions for future research about cultural differences for numerical presentation among these ethnic groups and our international student population.

Research paper thumbnail of Ialongo, Ernest, with N. Nunez Rodriguez, J. DiSanto, A. Varelas, S. Brennan, and K. Wolfe. “Building Understanding of High School Students’ Transition to College.” International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 29, 2 (2017), 402-411.

A cohort comprised of high school and college teachers met for one year to build understanding of... more A cohort comprised of high school and college teachers met for one year to build understanding of the critical transition of high school students to college. The seminar analyzed how current reforms in both systems will impact student skill development and preparedness for college work. The discussions highlighted the need to clarify expectations for college freshmen regarding syllabus policies, deadline observations, and the importance of defining consistent classroom management strategies. This program also focused on the need to increase the dialogue between high school teachers and college professors as there exists reciprocal unawareness regarding curricular changes and the learning environment faced by students at both academic levels.

Research paper thumbnail of Ialongo, Ernest, with Antonios Varelas and Kate Wolfe. “Building a Better Student: Developing Critical Thinking and Writing in the Community College from Freshman Semester to Graduation.” The Community College Enterprise 21, 2 (Fall 2015), 76-92.

This article presents a variety of ways to incorporate substantive writing into the community col... more This article presents a variety of ways to incorporate substantive writing into the community college curriculum for students at varying degrees of proficiency.

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