1. Reformed Developmental Math Program ICTCM Conference March 11, 2016 Deanne Stigliano dstigliano@ccm.edu

2. History of Developmental Mathematics at CCM Mat 011 Basic Mathematics 3 (non) credits Full semester MAT 014 Basic Algebra 3 (non) credits Full semester Mat 016 Intermediate Algebra 3 (non) credits Full semester 2 Previous developmental math sequence at CCM:

3. Problems with Previous Developmental Sequence Too many possibilities Going through the sequence took too much time and affected student retention and financial aid 3

4. Solution Streamline courses to reduce options Create an 8-week, 2 (non)credit course, Mat 007, Foundations of Algebra, to cover topics previously taught in Mat 011 and Mat 014 and where the focus is on what each student does not know 4 Next Course Options New Course Mat 007Mat 016Mat 120 Math for Liberal ArtsIntermediate Algebra Foundations of Algebra

5. Accuplacer Scores Accuplacer Score Math SAT Score Course Options 20-52NAMat 007 required 53-62NA May retake the Accuplacer, Elementary Algebra Test within one month, or take Mat 007 63-75<500May take Mat 016 or Mat 120 63-75 AND500-520Enroll in Mat 110, Mat 117, Mat 124, Mat 120 or Mat 130 76-120 OR No Developmental Courses needed Can enroll in Mat 110, Mat 117, Mat 124, Mat 120, or Mat 130 Take the College Level Math Test (CLM) if they wish to try to place directly into Mat 123, Mat 118, Mat 113, or Mat 131 5 Math Placement Scores for Elementary Algebra Test Students taking Mat 007 will take a diagnostic the first day of class to determine their individual course of study. Students can prepare by downloading Basic Math and Basic Algebra review sheets from the Testing Center website

6. Mat 007 Course Description This course integrates topics of arithmetic and introductory algebra. There are 9 modules that are covered: Whole numbers Fractions and Mixed Numbers Decimals Introduction to Algebra and the Real Number System Ratio, Proportion and Percent Linear Equations and Inequalities Introduction to Graphing Exponents and Polynomials Factoring Polynomials 6

7. Mat 007 Description (continued) The course is self paced, not lectured The course is pass/fail All work follows the students if they do not complete the course in 8 weeks 7

8. Mat 007 Procedure Students take a diagnostic test called the Pathbuilder The Pathbuilder determines which of the 9 modules each student is required to complete Any student who passes at least 8 of the modules on the Pathbuilder test places out of the class and goes to the math department for proper placement 8

9. Mat 007 Procedure (continued) In modules that need to be completed, students…  Take a diagnostic test for the module called the Skills Check  Work on module activities  Take a mastery test, they must score at least 70% When all required modules are mastered, the student has passed the course 9

10. Module 1 Whole Number 10

11. Mat 007 Success Rate Early 8 Week Fall 2015 11

12. Mat 016 Intermediate Algebra A second-level preparatory (non-credited) algebra course designed to prepare students for credit-level mathematics courses. Topics covered include: Simplifying algebraic expressions Solving linear equations and inequalities Graphing lines, slope, equations of lines Systems of linear equations Exponents Polynomials Factoring and solving polynomial equations Rational expressions and equations Radicals Solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula 12

13. MAT 016 13

14. Mat 016 16-week Traditional Chapter 1.7 – 9.3 are taught during the face-to-face instructional sessions. MyMathLab assignments have been standardized for the course. All assignments are completed in MyMathLab. Assessments are completed in class and created by individual instructor. 8-week Hybrid Hybrid courses include two parts. One is in-class time (face-to- face) and the second part is time spent on-line. Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 are completed independently by the students using the review assignments in MyMathLab. Chapter 3 – 9.3 are taught during the face-to-face instructional sessions. MyMathLab assignments have been standardized for the course. All assignments are completed in MyMathLab. Assessments are completed in class and created by individual instructor.

15. Mat 120 Math for Liberal Arts This is a credited math course. It is often a terminal course and is geared mainly towards students majoring in Criminal Justice or Liberal Arts. Topics include: The history of mathematics Probability Statistics Geometry Number theory Algebra Graphs and functions 15

16. Conclusion The world today demands strong skills in mathematics, not only in the workforce, but also in everyday life. These demands will only increase over time. The underlying principal of the redesigned developmental track at CCM is to promote success, without lowering standards and expectations, while strengthening math skills and moving students to credited math courses in less time. 16