Creating a College-Wide Mathematics Experience for

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Creating a College-Wide Mathematics Experience for Students Getting Everyone in the Room: Sherry-Anne McLean July 24, 2024 Session objectives During the session we will address the following questions: What would a college-wide integrated approach to math education look like? What steps need to be taken to implement this type of change? What roadblocks should I watch out for? What best practices should I implement? Audience question Who do you consider part of the Mathematics Team at your college? Roles and responsibilities Instructors (BEdA, I-Best, High School, Developmental Math, College-Level Math) Administrators (Program Directors, Deans, Student Services Leads, HS Counselors) Logistics (Enrollment Services, IT, Curriculum Review, Testing Center Staff) Student Support (Tutoring, Financial Aid, Advisors, Admissions Coach, Veterans) Audience question What processes do your students go through before registering for a first math class? How different is that intake process for various student populations? Let’s talk placement Single place for all students to start Give credit and recognition for prior learning Guide students to make informed choices Avoid unnecessary math anxiety Plan with the end in mind Keep data analysis in mind when coding placement Simplifying the course map Identify (or create) guided pathways (BEdA, high school programs, adult high school, non-STEM pathways, STEM pathways) using existing courses Collect all State/Federal requirements for Funding and Graduation (ELL/CASAS, BEdA, high school diplomas) Match-up length/general skills of pathways Keep paths as short and simple as possible Consolidating objectives List mandated credits/course outcomes for HS classes to apply to graduation Use Dev-Ed pathways as the compromise course (not as subject to restrictions) Use applications to bridge concepts Geometry is always going to be weird Cautions and compromises Be Intentional with Class Names and Catalog Numbers Label for clarity Cluster for convenience Check on Pre-Requisite Skills 100-Level Math Course Needs 100-Level Courses with Math Prerequisites Technical Program Needs Check State and Federal Requirements for Special Populations GETTING EVERYONE ON BOARD Refer to a common goal (i.e. get students college-ready) when arguments arise Simple and straightforward documentation Talk to all stakeholders early in the process; Focus on how changes simplify workflow Choose a single team leader, with a single administrator for accountability Consolidation will lead to fewer canceled classes, allowing more options for students What now?!? Chances are you now have a collection of outcomes that don’t align with your textbook anymore! This is an opportunity – not a nightmare  what about curriculum materials? Take