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Reformed Developmental Math Program

ICTCM ConferenceMarch 11, 2016Deanne Stigliano dstigliano@ccm.edu

History of Developmental Mathematics at CCM

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Previous developmental math sequence at

CCM:

Problems with Previous Developmental Sequence

Too many possibilitiesGoing through the sequence took too much time and affected student retention and financial aid

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Solution

Streamline courses to reduce optionsCreate an 8-week, 2 (non)credit course, Mat 007, Foundations of Algebra, to cover topics previously taught in Mat 011 and Mat 014 and where the focus is on what each student does not know

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Math for Liberal Arts

Intermediate Algebra

Foundations of Algebra

Accuplacer Scores

Accuplacer

Score

Math SAT

Score

Course Options

20-52

NA

Mat 007 required

53-62

NA

May retake the

Accuplacer

, Elementary Algebra Test within one month, or take Mat 007

63-75

<500

May take Mat 016 or Mat 120

63-75 AND500-520Enroll in Mat 110, Mat 117, Mat 124, Mat 120 or Mat 13076-120 OR 530No Developmental Courses neededCan enroll in Mat 110, Mat 117, Mat 124, Mat 120, or Mat 130Take the College Level Math Test (CLM) if they wish to try to place directly into Mat 123, Mat 118, Mat 113, or Mat 131

Accuplacer ScoreMath SAT ScoreCourse Options20-52NAMat 007 required53-62NAMay retake the Accuplacer, Elementary Algebra Test within one month, or take Mat 00763-75<500May take Mat 016 or Mat 12063-75 AND500-520Enroll in Mat 110, Mat 117, Mat 124, Mat 120 or Mat 13076-120 ORNo Developmental Courses neededCan enroll in Mat 110, Mat 117, Mat 124, Mat 120, or Mat 130Take the College Level Math Test (CLM) if they wish to try to place directly into Mat 123, Mat 118, Mat 113, or Mat 131

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Math Placement Scores for Elementary Algebra Test

Students taking Mat 007 will take a diagnostic the first day of class to determine their individual course of study. Students can prepare by downloading Basic Math and Basic Algebra review sheets

from

the Testing Center website

Mat 007 Course Description

This course integrates topics of arithmetic and introductory algebra. There are 9 modules that are covered: Whole numbersFractions and Mixed Numbers

Decimals

Introduction to Algebra and the Real Number System

Ratio, Proportion and Percent

Linear Equations and Inequalities

Introduction to Graphing

Exponents and Polynomials

Factoring Polynomials

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Mat 007 Description (continued)

The course is self paced, not lecturedThe course is pass/failAll work follows the students if they do not complete the course in 8 weeks

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Mat 007 Procedure

Students take a diagnostic test called the PathbuilderThe Pathbuilder determines which of the 9 modules each student is required to complete

Any student who passes at least 8 of the modules on the

Pathbuilder

test places out of the class and goes to the math department for proper

placement

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Mat 007 Procedure (continued)

In modules that need to be completed, students…Take a diagnostic test for the module called the Skills Check

Work on module activities

Take a mastery test, they must score at least 70%

When all required modules are mastered, the student has passed the course

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Module 1 Whole Number

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Mat 007 Success Rate Early 8 Week Fall 2015

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Mat 016 Intermediate Algebra

A second-level preparatory (non-credited) algebra course designed to prepare students for credit-level mathematics courses. Topics covered include:Simplifying algebraic expressionsSolving linear equations and inequalities

Graphing lines, slope, equations of lines

Systems of linear equations

Exponents

Polynomials

Factoring and solving polynomial equations

R

ational expressions and equations

Radicals

Solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula

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MAT 016

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Mat 016

16-week Traditional

Chapter 1.7 – 9.3 are taught during the face-to-face instructional sessions.

MyMathLab

assignments have been standardized for the course.

All assignments are completed in

MyMathLab

.

Assessments are completed in class and created by individual instructor.

8-week Hybrid

Hybrid courses include two parts.  One is in-class time (face-to-face) and the second part is time spent on-line.

Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 are completed independently by the students using the review assignments in

MyMathLab

.

Chapter 3 – 9.3 are taught during the face-to-face instructional sessions.

MyMathLab

assignments have been standardized for the course.

All assignments are completed in

MyMathLab.Assessments are completed in class and created by individual instructor.

Mat 120 Math for Liberal Arts

This is a credited math course. It is often a terminal course and is geared mainly towards students majoring in Criminal Justice or Liberal Arts. Topics include:The history of mathematicsProbability

Statistics

Geometry

N

umber theoryAlgebra

G

raphs and functions

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Conclusion

The world today demands strong skills in mathematics, not only in the workforce, but also in everyday life. These demands will only increase over time. The underlying principal of the redesigned developmental track at CCM is to promote success, without lowering standards and expectations, while strengthening math skills and moving students to credited math courses in less time.

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