1. Adaptive learning in MyMathLab Customizing your course and student experience Course Redesign Feb. 28 th, 2014

2. Adaptive Learning in MyMathLab Monitor’s student performance Provides personalized recommendations Gains information about learning preferences (audio, text) Guides student through contents of study plan, objective at a time …. Individualized learning path!

3. The process In the study plan, student does practice exercises. Student can complete assessments from instructor, too. Student completes “Quiz Me” to check understanding. These results are used to recommend the next objective Student is more engaged; balance of areas student is good with & areas of difficulty; personal feedback

4. Getting started….a student’s perspective

5. Thumb tacks=work to do! I aced Chapter 9!

6. Implementation Adopted Knewton Fall 2012 in conjunction with updated curriculum Students used software if they wanted to; anecdotal feedback positive; usage varied from minutes to 20+ hours! Spring 2013 : Continued ‘advertisement’ Summer & Fall 2013: increased student usage of Study Plan; fine-tuned course settings Required Study Plan in Spring 2014!

7. Results. *Reduction in math anxiety reported by students. Tests AY 13-14 *Slight increase in mean; reduced variability Fall 13-Spring 14 Test 1 Test 2

8. Finals Fall 2012: 66.4 % average on final (3 sections) Spring 2013: 73.6% average on final (2 sections) Fall 2013: 78% average on final (2 sections)

9. Student comments “I like the fact that I can practice over and over. And it tells me what I need to work on” “It drives me nuts trying to meet the mastery level so I can take my test. But then I do better, so it’s worth it!” “I appreciate the practice, and I’m not as afraid of math now. I know what I do and don’t know.”

10. Thoughts from Faculty *If the study plan isn’t set up correctly, it won’t work well! *We appreciate the fine- tuning & tracking; gives student and faculty feedback *It takes time & encouragement & explanation to teach students (and faculty!) how to use it properly.

11. Questions? Please feel free to email Diane at profhollister@gmail.com profhollister@gmail.com