This article was originally published on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 and is only presented for historical purposes. The information below may no longer be relevant or accurate.
About 60 percent of incoming students at the 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District test into at least one remedial, or developmental-education, course. These classes, for people whose skills are not ready for college-level work, are offered in math, reading and writing.