1. CRLA November 2017 Heather Coltharp and Megan Dotson
Using Co-Requisite Math Courses as Accelerated On-ramps
CRLA
November 2017
Heather Coltharp and Megan Dotson

3. Developmental Math redesign

4. REDESIGN DATA
Instructional and policy changes made from Success rates increased.

5. REDESIGN DATA
Students who began in MAT 65 (Beginning Algebra) in the listed Fall and who actually enrolled in MAT 85 (Intermediate Algebra) and were Successful by the next Fall
FALL 2010
FALL 2011
FALL 2012
FALL 2013
FALL 2014
BEGINNING ALGEBRA COHORT
341
324
336
342
332
ENROLLED IN INTERMEDIATE ALBEGRA
BY NEXT FALL 76 52 46 74 89
Percent Retained
22%
16%
14%
27%
SUCCESSFUL IN INTERMEDIATE 44 30 22 39 49
Percent Successful
13% 9% 7%
11%
15%
Retention and success increased slightly. Many students would still need to take and complete MAT 150.

6. REDESIGN DATA
Students who began in MAT 85 (Intermediate Algebra) in the listed Fall and who actually enrolled in MAT 150 (College Algebra) and were successful by the next Fall
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA COHORT
185
195
129
201
212
ENROLLED IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA BY NEXT FALL 71 92 42 70 88
Percent Retained
38%
47%
33%
35%
42%
SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA 33 53 27 47 57
Percent Successful
18%
27%
21%
23%
Success in the college-level math (MAT 150) by the next fall increased, but we were still not satisfied with 27%.

7. REDESIGN RESULTS
Interventions increased student success within courses
Interventions decreased student attrition within courses
The number of students moving forward did not change drastically
Heather can briefly describe some changes that were made (interventions).

8. Rethinking how to help students

9. TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT
MAT 55 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA
ACT SCORES
BELOW 16
MAT 65 BEGINNING ALGEBRA
ACT SCORES
FOLLOWED BY MAT 110 APPLIED MATH (AAS) OR MAT 116 TECHNICAL MATH (APPLIED TECHNOLOGY)
MAT 85 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 18
Followed by MAT 150 College Algebra (AS) or MAT 146 Liberal Arts Math (AA)
MAT 150/100 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPLEMENT
19-21
3 CREDIT COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH 2 CREDIT SUPPLEMENT TRADITIONALLY OFFERED
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT
LOWEST TESTING STUDENTS WOULD COMPLETE UP TO 4 SEMESTERS OF MATH
MAT 110 AND MAT 116 COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIED DEGREES
MAT 146 OR MAT 150 COMPLETE TRANSFER MATH REQUIREMENTS
MAT 150/100 IS AN ALTERNATE WAY TO COMPLETE TRANSFER MATH CREDIT

10. Assessment and Placement policy changes
Eliminated lowest level developmental education (MAT 55)
Allowed more co-requisite sections
Flexibility for placement with supplemental instruction

11. Research and data on co-requisite and cohorts
Self-efficacy
Motivation
Accountability

12. Embedded tutors (Success Coaches)
“Team Teaching”
Embedded tutors (Success Coaches)
Required additional hour of extra support
We knew team teaching could be helpful. Our team teaching is modified from the I-Best model. We also know that more time on task helps improve skills and students don’t do optional.

13. Connection to real world/career
Contextualization
Connection to real world/career
Instructors develop examples and assignments to reflect real world/career problems.

14. New program design

16. Fall 2015 - Accelerate You! (AY!)
Modified AOKY model with Developmental Education students
Applied Technologies Programs
Math taken in 1st semester
Extra support required if pre-requisite scores not met
Fall 2016
More emphasis on co-requisite courses in all areas
AY! expanded to Health Science Technology program

17. ACCELERATED PLACEMENT
AY! MAT 116 OR AY! MAT 110
(with required extra hour)
ACT SCORES
At 17 or Below
AY! MAT 150/100
ACT SCORES
17-18
TRADITIONAL MAT 150/100 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPLEMENT
19-21
ACCELERATED PLACEMENT
MAT 55 (INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA) HAS BEEN ELIMINATED
THE DEVELOPMENTAL SEQUENCE IS STILL AVAILABLE IF STUDENTS CHOOSE
MOST AY! STUDENTS COMPLETE ONLY 1 SEMESTER OF COLLEGE LEVEL MATH
Because of A&P changes and the beginning of the AY! Program, math placement can begin at the college-level now.

18. Main components: Mixed cohort Preset 1st semester schedule
Schedule cards for advisors
Placement scores discussed
Success Coaches (embedded tutors)
Required extra support
Contextualized learning
Mixed cohorts (not just dev ed students in the class as in the past)

19. Applied Technology Programs
MAT Technical Mathematics
First-Year Experience
Technical courses
Extra support (no cost to students)
Math and technical course are contextualized. Extra support required for student not meeting placement scores and available to all students.

20. Health Science Technology Programs
(leads to a degree or into a Selective Admissions program)
MAT Applied Mathematics OR MAT 100/150 – College Algebra with Workshop
First-Year Experience
General Education courses
Extra support (no cost to students)

21. Success Coaches (Embedded tutors)
Attends Mathematics Course 50%
Attends Technical/General Education Course 25%-50%
Helps as needed during class
“Teaches” 1 hour per week support time
Required for students not meeting pre-requisites
Other students can attend

22. Accelerate you! Math data

23. Applied Technologies MAT 116 All students % C or higher
% returned in spring
Average fall term GPA
Fall 2013
33/ %
40/ %
N/A
Fall 2014
22/ %
20/ %
2.556
Fall 2015 (AY! Pilot)
21/ %
34/ %
2.626
Fall 2016 (AY! Full Implementation)
50/ %
57/ %
2.71
# of students taking the math course increased

24. MAT 116 % C or higher % returned in spring Average fall term GPA
AY! Group = did not meet pre-requisites for math
AY! Group
Others
Fall 2015
4/6
66.7%
17/24
70.8%
4/ %
19/24
79.2%
2.003
2.626
Fall 2016
18/26
69.2%
32/47
68.1%
20/ %
37/47
78.7%
2.89
2.71

25. Mid-term progress MAT 116 Fall 2017 (T/R 12:30 section 3/4 75%
C or higher
AY! group
Others
Fall 2017
(T/R 12:30 section
3/ %
11/ %
(F 8:00 section)
4/ %
6/ %

26. Health Science Technology
Success - C or higher - (All sections)
MAT 110
(Applied Mathematics)
MAT 100/150
(Workshop/College Algebra)
Fall 2014
11/14
78.6%
46/69
66.7%
Fall 2015
7/11
63.6%
43/79
54.4%
Fall 2016
49/70
70%
76/108
70.3%
Spring 2017
AY! Group 5/ /16
71% %
AY! Group 10/ /63
83% %
AY! Group 5/7
71.4%
AY! Group 12/12
100%

27. RESULTS Average term fall GPA - (All sections) MAT 110 MAT 100/150
2.93
2.54
Fall 2015
2.56
2.39
Fall 2016
2.32
2.41
AY! Group 3.07
AY! Group 3.35

28. Mid-term progress MAT 110 Fall 2017 (6:00pm section) 5/11 45%
C or higher
AY! group
Others
Fall 2017
(6:00pm section)
5/ %
5/ %
(11:00am section)
3/ %
7/ %

29. Mid-term progress MAT 100/150 Fall 2017 (8:00 am section) 10/12 83%
C or higher
AY! Group
Others
Fall 2017
(8:00 am section)
10/ %
6/ %
(12:30pm section)
6/ %
4/ %

30. MAT 110 competencies Upon completion of this course, the student can:
 Write the equation of a given line and graph linear equations in two variables; 
Solve systems of linear equations in two variables; 
Set up and solve ratios and proportions; 
Use and interpret scientific notation; 
Convert between various units of measure; 
Solve problems involving percents; 

31. MAT 110 competencies Upon completion of this course, the student can:
Solve problems involving significant digits, and accuracy and precision of measurements. 
Solve problems involving simple and compound interest; 
Calculate and interpret basic descriptive statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, range, variance, and standard deviation and use the normal distribution. 
Use logic to determine the validity of arguments. 
Solve application problems involving the above competencies. 

32. MAT 110 information Common learning outcome questions on final exam.
Textbook:  Thinking Mathematically, Blitzer
Mixed Lecture and Active Learning
Class Meets 4 days per week
Course is 3 credit hours

33. MAT 110 grading Four (4) Class Exams (@ 100 points each) 400
Daily Grade Average (Homework, Quizzes, Participation Activities, etc.) 100 
100
Comprehensive Final Exam 
150
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
650

34. MAT 150 COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
Recognize functions and specify the domain and the range of a given function.
Graph linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise functions.
Write expressions from data, verbal descriptions or graph.
Solve polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations.
Solve application problems using linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Perform operations with functions and find inverse functions.
Solve linear and nonlinear systems of equations.
Solve nonlinear inequalities.

35. MAT 150 Design Same Competencies as Traditional College Algebra
Common Learning Outcome Questions on Final
Blended course (Not 2 courses in 1 semester – Not review lessons added into course)
Videos, video notebook and reading check before class
Mixed lecture and active learning
Homework is completed online in MyLabsPlus
Class meets 4 days a week
College Algebra is 3 credit hours
Supplement is 2 credit hours
1 hour per week of support time with success coach
MAT 150 Design

36. MAT 100 (supplement) Grading
Practice Test – Completed within MyLabsPlus – 20 points each
Approximately 7 per course. 5 attempts with highest grade counting. Open until last day of class.
(Lowest score will be dropped)
30%
Study Plan Assignments – 20 Points Each
There will be one study plan assignments to go with each of the 7 tests. Open until last day of class. (Lowest score will be dropped)
Daily Assignments – 10 Points Each
Miscellaneous in class activities completed during supplement time
20%
Attendance and Participation (2 excused absence)
-5 points per day (20 minute supplement time daily – MAT 100 scheduled time.)
Daily 5 a days, group activities, exit question, Formative Questions

37. MAT 150 college algebra Grading
Tests – (100 points each – Approximately 7 per semester)
1 Test may be repeated for a higher grade during the last week of class before final exam
– Only the highest score will be included in final grade.
50%
Homework Assignments 5 points each – Final Due Date Test Day for Chapter
-One Reading Assignment Plus Video Notebook Per Lesson. Due before class. 50% Late Penalty
-One Homework Assignment Per Lesson - Unlimited attempts. Should be completed by listed due date. (No Late Penalty)
10%
Quizzes – 20 points each
-1 Page of the Video Notebook will be collected and graded each Thursday.
-In class quizzes announced or unannounced will be given. (approximately 6 per semester) Missed quizzes will be given a grade of 0 – NO Make Ups. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
20%
Attendance and Participation (2 excused absence per semester)
-5 points per day if on time, have video notebook, participate in class activities and do not leave early. 5%
Final Exam 200 Points
15%
MAT 150 college algebra Grading

38. Cross-institutional Collaboration

39. Leadership
Technical/Selective Admissions Programs
Divisions, Developmental Education,
Adult Basic Education
Advising
Recruiting
Marketing
Academic Support

40. Challenges

41. Point Person
Communication
Scheduling
Right People for Right Places
Resources
Data to support change/sustainability

43. Questions?

44. CONTACT US!
Heather Coltharp Megan Dotson

45. Student success means everything!
THANK YOU!
Student success means everything!