41.   School officials, though, defended themselves, saying the numbers of students requiring remedial classes were being exaggerated.

42.   Some CUNY students like Ms. Van have benefited from the extra time in remedial classes.

43.   Students who fail some portion of that test, which also covers reading comprehension and mathematics, must take remedial classes and retake the part they fail.

44.   Such students might be more persistent if they are taking more provocative courses, like political science or psychology while they complete remedial classes, Sohmer said.

45.   Sun Bonds is taking remedial classes in English and math at Canada College in Redwood City, as well as an acting class.

46.   The children, all sons and daughters of local migrant workers, counted, read, colored, sang and jumped at Medway Elementary School during summer remedial classes.

47.   The federal assistance has paid for teaching aides, workshops for teachers, and Saturday remedial reading classes for students.

48.   The following year, I was placed in a remedial English class.

49.   The girl liked her teacher from the moment she stepped into his remedial class.

50.   The issue is particularly critical in New York City because CUNY has a much higher proportion of students who need remedial classes than most institutions around the country.