1. Math Pathways - Learning Community
Winter 2018
1/8/2018 – 2/17/2018
Cohort #11 Math 51 with Al Kirchgraber

2. Why Do I have to take this class?
You don’t HAVE to do anything! Taking this math class is a choice. The Pathways program is a gift from Mt. SAC.

3. Why is STDY CLASS LINKED TO MATH?
Statistics About Math Classes1
Developmental Education (pre-college level classes)
Affects 80% of students entering community colleges
Underrepresented student groups in developmental classes
87% of both Latino and African American students
70 % of Asian American
74 % of white students
86% low-income
Developmental sequences are lengthy, delaying students’ college careers
Math takes an average of 2.5 terms to complete the sequence
English students take an average of 1.9 terms
Courses cannot be applied toward a degree
Attrition (drop outs) is high
44 % of developmental math students successfully complete the sequence
17 % of students who start four levels below college level in math complete the sequence
1Mejia, M. R. (2016). Preparing Students for Success in California's Community Colleges . San Francisco: Public Policy Institute of California.

4. Why do so many students not pass their math classes?
Many reasons, but usually any combination of the following:
Generally ‘at-risk’ students don’t know they are at risk, what they need, or what they need to do to succeed
They usually say, “I just need to try harder” without specific plans for how to improve
For many, math is just a hard subject to learn
Many don’t put out enough time and effort to succeed in math classes
Most don’t plan enough time for homework
(You need 24 hours per week for MATH 51)
When they do try to study, most don’t have effective study strategies
Most just go to class, then home, and don’t take the time to identify and develop study partners/groups

5. Why do so many students not pass their math classes?
Many reasons, but usually any combination of the following: (Continued)
Maintaining interest and commitment to math success is a challenge because:
Some are disappointed with their assessment scores and don’t think they need to start at the level where placed
Many people don’t like math
Some students have a hard time learning from some teachers’ teaching style
Many don’t see the connection between math and their education/career goals
Many get discouraged by the length of time and amount of work it takes to pass math classes
Most are too distracted by ‘life’ (work, family, social life, problems, etc.) to focus on math
Most don’t know what help is available, where to find it, or bother to use it
College is an ‘emotional roller-coaster ride,’ so many get frustrated, overwhelmed, and/or give up, when faced with challenges

8. Talk to your Neighbor:
How many of those reasons for not passing math classes can you relate to?

9. Why is STDY CLASS LINKED TO MATH?
To give you the tools to beat the statistics on who succeeds in developmental math classes!

10. Why is STDY CLASS LINKED TO MATH?
We want you to Succeed!
Math Pathways Provides Help!
Accelerated Math Courses
Same Teacher Across Math Classes
College Success Skills Class (STDY)
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Passers Guaranteed Enrollment in Next Class

11. Math Class: math 51 with al kirchgraber
CRN 30672
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
7:30am - 10:20am
Room
Professor
Math Department

12. Support class: STDY 85A: Academic Success Basics
Kathleen E. High, M.Ed., CCSP, GCDFI
CRN:
Mondays & Wednesdays
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Room 6-112
Adjunct Professor
Learning Assistance Center

13. Supplemental Instructor (SI)
Vanessa de la Cruz
Time & Location: TBA