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Co‑requisite math program scaled statewide; pass rate jumps from about 11% to 52%
Summary
Board staff reported statewide scaling of co‑requisite remediation: enrolling students directly in credit‑bearing math with a linked support course lifted success rates from roughly 11% historically to 52% statewide in 2023–24; faculty 'mindset motivators' training was credited with improved engagement.
Board staff highlighted a major instructional shift: Louisiana has scaled a co‑requisite model in remedial math across all 28 institutions and is now scaling prerequisite English. Under the co‑requisite approach, students are enrolled directly in the credit‑bearing course needed for their degree while simultaneously taking a linked support course.
The results, staff said, were dramatic: the statewide success rate for students in the prerequisite math pathway rose from about 11% under the old stand‑alone remedial model to 52% in academic year 2023–24 after full adoption. Doctor Denley credited extensive faculty professional development supported by Strong Start to Finish and foundations including Gates, Kresge and Ascendium.
Faculty who completed the mindset motivators training described small but consequential changes — setting expectations in welcome messages, framing the course purpose, and using motivation science techniques — that improved early engagement and completion in their classes.
Board action and next steps: the board congratulated staff and faculty; Denley said the work will continue with research on students who remain unsuccessful and ongoing refinement of instructional practices. Staff will report more data and longitudinal analyses at future meetings.
Representative quote: “We moved from that 11% to 52%,” Denley said, summarizing the statewide outcome.
What to watch: staff noted a subgroup of students with cumulative GPA of 0.0 at year end remains a concern and will be the subject of further intervention strategies.
