1. Coppin State University Maryland Course Redesign Initiative Beginning Algebra/Intermediate Algebra

2. Coppin State University BACKGROUND Elementary Algebra ( DVMT 108, 5 non-graduation credits) 35% pass rate –gateway classes that 95 % of our students must take Intermediate Algebra ( DVMT 109, 3 non-graduation credits) 35% pass rate –gateway classes: 98 % of our students must take

3. Coppin State University BACKGROUND DVMT 108 Math 125 Liberal Arts Major Math 203 Nursing Major DVMT 109 Math 110 Nursing major Math 131 Computer Science Management Science Natural Science

4. Coppin State University TEAM( Jan 2007) Mr. Gene Thomas Dr. Brice-Finch Dr. Sommerfeldt Dr. Atma Sahu Dr. Sisir Ray Mr. Louis Henderson Ms. Abby Byrnes-Educational Technology Mr. William Shaw- Math Coordinator Dr. Nicholas Eugene

5. Coppin State University PROBLEMS Consistency Attendance Prompt Feedback to Students Study Skills Supervision of Adjuncts Students unable to get one-on-one help with instructor

6. Coppin State University Traditional –Class lecture time is 5 hours a week –Taught by adjuncts and weekly office hours not required –Students encouraged to do homework outside class, using software( EDUCO)

7. Coppin State University Redesign Class lecture time - 1 hour a week Lab 4 hours a week MyMathLab Taught by Adjunct and two Undergraduate Assistants Class size increase from 22 to 45

8. Coppin State University SUCCESS OF PILOT

9. Coppin State University RESULTS OF PILOT

10. Coppin State University FULL IMPLEMENTATON FOCUS Attend Classes Have undergraduate assistant keep regular contact with students.

11. Coppin State University QUESTIONS?