Students struggle to manage math assignments alongside busy schedules, and faculty need efficient grading, due-date, and extension tools¶
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q2 i? Students juggling coursework, jobs, and personal responsibilities need structured support managing due dates and extensions, while faculty want to respond quickly to common student issues. → Higgin 2025
Evidence¶
Higgin 2025¶
Higgin, T., Holl-Cross, C., Moorjani, A., & Edwards, A., with Cornfield, O., Eisen, S., Hosie, L., McNamara, H., Ray, D., & Tsinnajinnie, B. (2025). Faculty and student perspectives on gateway math courses and courseware. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED677594
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Secondary qualitative finding from the gateway math faculty and student study. The report states time-saving features for task management "can support students' time management and reduce faculty members' workloads."
"Students struggle to manage math assignments alongside busy schedules, while faculty need efficient tools for grading and managing assignment due dates and extensions."
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Students struggle to manage math assignments alongside busy schedules, and faculty need efficient grading, due-date, and extension tools |
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Students struggle to manage math assignments alongside busy schedules, and faculty need efficient grading, due-date, and extension tools |
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