Accelerating Math Education at LaGuardia, CUNY: A Year at Large Scale Milena Accelerating Math Education at LaGuardia, CUNY: A Year at Large Scale Milena Cuellar, Dong Wook Won, Jeanne Funk, Abderrazak Belkharraz. CADE 2017, June 15. Denver, CO.

Who We Are? 19K Students Credit Enrolled in Fall 2015 57% Female About 60% with Family Income Less than $25,000 Asian 21% Black 19% Hispanic 43% White 13% Other 4% Milena 96 different countries About 60% students are younger than 23 Institutional Profile 2016 – Fall 2015 Data

The Developmental Math Challenge Dongwook * AACC 2014 Report

Traditional Math Sequence 29% Non-Credit Bearing Courses Credit Bearing Courses C E A F E – CUNY Math Proficiency Exam Introduction to Algebra MAT 095 MAT 107 Math and Modern World MAT 120 Elementary Statistics MAT 115 College Algebra Elementary Algebra MAT 096 65% 44% Dongwook

Why? Discussion How would you tackle this challenge? Milena With people in your table discuss What do you think are the reasons for these numbers? 5 mins in table + 2 to see what people send 5 mins sharing + 2 to see what people send Pedagogy Number of exit points Less motivation Lack of support ---

Instead: Acceleration/Integration Faster Path to Developmental Math Proficiency Earlier Accumulation of College Credit Fewer Exit Points Dongwook

LaGuardia Math Acceleration C E A F E MAT 119 Elementary Statistics with Algebra MAT 095 Introduction to Algebra MAT 117 College Algebra and Trigonometry College Traditional Sequence MAT 096 Elementary Algebra MAT 099 Fundamentals of Algebra Milena

Student Enrollment Pre- Algebra Placement Courses Milena Pre- Algebra Placement Courses Algebra Placement Courses

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MAT 099 Fundamentals of Algebra MAT 117 College Algebra and Trigonometry Spring 2013 Fall 2014 2015 2016 2017 6 5 1 26 24 22 16 23 MAT119 Elementary Statistics with Algebra 4 9 8 17 12 19 7 34 22 38 Dongwook Design Phase Pilot Phase Permanent Phase (small scale) Permanent Phase (large scale)

Design of Accelerated Course MAT119 – Statway (1 Term) Milena

MAT119 – Elementary Stats./Alg. 7 hours (5 lecture + 2 Computer Lab) Collaborative Learning Productive Persistence = Tenacity + Good Strategies “Math Background” Support But it’s hard to know how to do this in the classroom. The Pathways has developed several tools to support instructors to achieve this. This is one tool for supporting instructors to realize the LOs in their classrooms. Emphasize collaborative learning aspect - creating class atmosphere of risk taking and safety if done appropriately. Values students own thinking, but ensures that student walk away with correct big ideas from lesson. For Productive Persistence – Students believe they are capable of learning math, socially tided to peers, course has value, mindset (have skills, habits, know-how to succeeed in college setting), faculty supports (prof .cares)

Design of Accelerated Course MAT117 Algebra & Geometry Equations & Inequalities Graphs & Functions Polynomial & Rational Functions Exponential & Logarithmic Functions Trigonometric Functions Systems of Equations 264

MAT117 – Algebra and Trig. 7 hours (5 Lecture + 2 Computer Lab) Inquiry and Problem Solving ALEKS dongwook

Design of Accelerated Course MAT099 Whole Numbers Fractions Decimals, Proportions, & Percent Geometry Real Numbers Linear Equations & Inequalities Systems of Linear Equations Exponents & Polynomials Radicals & Quadratic Equations 240

MAT099 – Fundamentals of Alg. 7 hours (5 Lecture + 2 Computer Lab) * Problem Solving Activities in Class ALEKS dongwook

Faculty Professional Development College Policies Community of Practice Curriculum Technology Milena + Dongwook Milena – Introduction and small details on MAT119 fac dev Dongwook – small details on MAT117/099 fac dev Start mentioning the joint PD program for all accelerated courses, design and facilitated with the support of the CTL. Then …. The test Pedagogy Start of Term Orientation

40 Milena Disclaimer about just looking at the passing rates Comparison rate area calculated by multiplying the corresponding passing rates of the equivalent courses.

Dongwook Comparison rate area calculated by multiplying the corresponding passing rates of the equivalent courses.

40 Dongwook Comparison rate area calculated by multiplying the corresponding passing rates of the equivalent courses.

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Equity Across Subgroups Milena

Equity Across Subgroups Milena

Equity Across Subgroups Milena

Challenges in Acceleration at LaGuardia New Pedagogy Student Support Engagement Professional Development We list the challenges ask the attendees and then see how this is a challenge. How do you address these issues? Then after 10 mins. Then we say how we do this. Dongwook: Introduce the slide and talks about 117/099 Milena: add something small. Use of Technology Content Volume

Future Further Assessment: Longitudinal Study of Academic Faculty Experience Student Experience Strengthen Professional Development Alternative Models of Teaching

Center for Teaching and Learning Math, Eng. and Comp. Sci. Department MAT 99 Team Dr. Dong Wook Won Dr. Abdel Hamid Kadik Dr. Alioune Khoule MAT 117 Team Dr. Jeanne Funk Dr. Jorge Perez MAT119 Team Dr. Milena Cuellar Dr. Steven Cosares Q? Center for Teaching and Learning Ms. Roslyn Orgel Director of Assessment and Engagement Math, Eng. and Comp. Sci. Department Dr. Abderrazak Belkharraz Chair Questions? www.laguardia.edu/MEC/Home