RUME 28
2026
Alexandria, Virginia
Course Coordination and Student Success: Evidence From the Literature
Page: 1352
Given that Calculus 1 in the United States is often linked to declines in students' enjoyment and persistence, we examined course coordination as an opportunity to improve student experiences and outcomes. We conducted a review of the literature on coordination, identifying 62 articles that reference coordination, of which 23 report on student outcomes. Coordination is defined as a system that synchronizes content under designated leadership and ongoing collaboration. Most outcome papers reported decreased fail rates or improved pass rates, while several others reported improvements in student belonging and persistence. These findings were particularly clear when coordination aligned instructors around research-based instructional practices and embedded classroom support.