ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The University of New Mexico is taking a new approach to help struggling math students as the school strives to reach higher pass and retention rates.

A new math lab provides a setting for a redesigned remedial course, with students using computers to learn at their own pace instead of attending traditional lectures. Teachers and tutors are on hand in the lab to assist.

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