WvEB Algebra A Web Enhanced Course Dr. Laura J. Pyzdrowski Institute for Math Learning Mathematics Department West Virginia University - Morgantown

Steering Committee V. J. BenokraitisDeborah Brown Connie DaleBruce Ebanks Bruce FlackElizabeth Dale James DenvirMurrel Hoover Carl JohnsonDavid Kennedy Larry LambJames Miller Diana MunzaMary Poling Laura PyzdrowskiGary Seldomridge Deborah SeldomridgeJudy Silver Sue SteinbeckJoe Urbanski Donna Watson

Design Sub - Committee Jim Denvir (Marshall) Bruce Ebanks (Marshall) James Miller (WVU - Morgantown) Laura J. Pyzdrowski (coordinator) Judy Silver (Marshall) Joe Urbanski ( WVUIT) Diana Munza ( High School Teacher Representative)

9-12 Sub - Committee Murrell Hoover (Charleston) Larry Lamb (State Mathematics Coordinator) Diana Munza (Fairmont) Debbie Seldomridge (Keyser) Sue Steinbeck (Parkersburg)

Current Higher Education Course Committee Members Sue Barton, WVU-Tech Cecilia Fizer, Concord Evelyn Pupplo-Cody, Marshall Laura Pyzdrowski, WVU-Morgantown

WvEB Algebra Course A college-level mathematics course for high school students. The structure of the course allows for concurrent enrollment.

GOAL To help students remain in the mathematics pipeline while in high school, and allow for a smooth transition into entry level college mathematics.

High School Students Experience the Pace of a University Course Gain Confidence in Mathematical Ability Avoid Senior Mathematics Void

Design $Target the “middle track”student $Will not replace mathematics courses in the high school curriculum.

Design Higher Education Instructor of Record High School Teacher Facilitator Instructional Goals and Objectives Students are counseled as to course appropriateness.

Design Students use a graphing utility/graphing calculator. Students work in groups when appropriate. Students will be exposed to problem solving in real-life situations. Students make connections among tables of numbers, algebraic analysis, and graphs.

WvEB Course Components Reading Assignments ( Text Component) Lectures ( CD Component) Laboratories ( CD Component) Homework ( Text Component) Homework Quizzes ( Web Component) Tests ( Given at High School Site) Instructor/Facilitator/Student Communication ( Web Component)

Facilitator The facilitator for the project must be a certified high school mathematics teacher. Must apply to the institution of record. Is the instructor of record for the high school credit portion of the course. Must attend professional development sessions to become familiar with the technological components of the course as well as the course material and requirements.

Duties of facilitator Monitoring tests in a supervised setting. Sending or giving student materials to the instructor of record. Handing graded materials back to the students. Facilitating with homework assignments.

Duties of facilitator Assisting and guiding students who need help with content of the course. Supervising computer laboratories and guiding student groups when needed through difficult laboratory topics. Making sure that the computer facilities are functioning and reporting malfunctions to the appropriate support staff and the instructor of record.

Duties of facilitator Assisting in counseling as to the appropriateness of the course for interested students. The facilitator will be the "eyes and ears" for the instructor of record and will provide information about student concerns and in class performance to the instructor of record.

WvEB Algebra “Perks” “Salary” of $80/student for up to 10 students. For 11 students or more the “salary” is $1000 To teacher if offered outside of school day To county if offered during school day No Minimum number of students required

Structure The structure at each site will vary. Students meet during scheduled times to discuss and do mathematics and take tests. ( Contact hours) There will be supervised group work for the interactive computer laboratories.

Placement Accuplacer is used to collect baseline placement information. It is also used as an “exit” data collection instrument.

Eligibility An overall GPA of 3.0. An earned “C” or better in the following courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. A letter from the high school principal giving permission to the student to take the course. Meet other institutional entry requirements. For example, a letter from the parent(s)/guardian giving permission for the student to take the course is a requirement at West Virginia University.

Software/Hardware Requirements: A Pentium system with 16Mb of memory Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT Internet Explorer. A sound card, and CD-ROM

WvEB Algebra WVU-Morgantown Sites Hedgesville High School Keyser High School Liberty High School Lincoln High School Roane County High School

WvEB Algebra WVU-Morgantown Sites Hedgesville High School Keyser High School Liberty High School Lincoln High School Roane County High School

WvEB Algebra Other Sites Fairmont - Fairmont Senior High, Fairmont East High School, North Marion High School Marshall - Spring Valley High, St. Joseph’s WVU Tech - George Washington High

WvEB Algebra Results 29 Student Participants in Fall 2000

WvEB Algebra Results

WvEB Algebra Results Fall 2000

Scores on Accuplacer Scores of 40 or less : < 20th percentile Scores of 41 to 62: 20th - 50th percentile Scores of 63 to 85: 50th - 80th percentile Scores of 86 to 102: 80th - 90th percentile Scores of 103 to 120: 90th - 100th percentile

Student Participation Fall 2000: 29 students Spring 2001: 50 students Fall 2001: 20 students Spring 2002: 107 students

Accuplacer Scores Fall Fall 2001

What Comes Next? There is a WvEB Trig being developed For Information contact Dr. Michael Mays,Institute for Math Learning Mathematics Department,WVU-Morgantown Research Design Invitation to Others to Learn More and Join

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