Northwest Missouri State University launches a pilot program this fall to test a new way of teaching developmental mathematics to freshmen who aren’t quite ready for college work.  Dr. Cheryl Malm, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, says the new course is built around modules that teach and test for ten skills covered in high school Algebra 1 and 2.  Instead of taking the two entire courses, remedial students will study only those sections where they’re weak.  The hope is that they’ll learn the material better and get through the process quicker.