1. MSJC Fall 2009 BSI Supplemental Instruction (SI)
MSJC SI Coordinator: Janice Levasseur, M.S.
MVC Math Center Coordinator
Instructor of Mathematics

2. SI Elements: Course Selection SI (student) Leader SI (review) Sessions
historically difficult courses
funding
SI (student) Leader
passed course with an ‘A’
paid for attending all classes
does not re-lecture
leads/facilitates discussion
shares study strategies
viewed as a peer
SI (review) Sessions
‘ two’ one hour sessions per wk
planned around students
group study/participation
Participation
attended at least one SI session
attendance is voluntary
SI models the successful student habit (group study) by putting into place the study group and then ensures its productiveness by providing an SIL

3. Fall 2009 MSJC BSI SI Courses - 9 Sections supported SJC – 4 sections
Math 50, 51, 90, 96
MVC – 5 sections
Math 50, 90 (2), Engl 62, Engl 98
Coordination
District Coordinator: Janice Levasseur
SI Mentors: SJC – Evelyn Menz, MVC – Michelle
Eynon
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

4. BSI SI Data Census enrollment - 328 students Contact hours
139 SI students (42% participation rate)
SJC – 70 SI students (out of %)
MVC – 69 SI students ( out of %)
74 SI students (53%) attended 5+ SI sessions
Contact hours
1060 student contact hours with SI Leaders
SJC – 401 hours
MVC – 659 hours
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

5. SI Participants attended on average 7.6 sessions
The mean # of students per session was 4.4
A SI session requires an estimated 3 students to be cost effective.
7.6 5
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10 5

6. District Benefits Increased course grades 2.34 SI vs. 1.64 non-SI
Decreased attrition rates
14.4% SI vs. 27.5% non-SI
Increased success rates
63.3% SI vs. 41.8% non-SI
Looking at ARCC – C. Persistence Rate and E. Annual Successful Completion Rate
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

7. MSJC BSI SI Results Fall 09
SI success 63.3%
NonSI success 41.8%
27.5%
14.4%
328 Students (census) 139 SI Students (42%)
SI GPA: Non SI GPA: 1.64
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

8. Grade Point Average SI versus Non-SI group
The mean final grade average of the SI participants 2.34 was 0.70 higher than the non-SI participants.
Grade Point Average SI versus Non-SI group 8
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10 8

9. 59% of all MVC SI participants attended 5 or more SI sessions.
43% of all SJC SI participants attended 5 or more SI sessions.
59% of all MVC SI participants attended 5 or more SI sessions.
# of SI Sessions Attended
Mean Final Grade Average
The students who attend regularly benefit more from SI than those who only attend before exams. 9
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10 9

10. Key Findings and Next Steps
SI effective form of academic support for BSI classes
63.3% success rate for SI participants vs. 41.8% success rate for non-SI participants
F09 realized the first successful outcome in Math 96 – will consider reinstating support if funding is available.
Benefits for BSI SI participants
incorporation of study skills
building a connection to peers and college
extra support during crucial time in education
SI challenges:
space – introduction of college hour helped but is not the cure
availability of SI leaders – can’t set the SI schedule till they register
SI Leaders  early registration?
funding needed for SI Mentors – 35 sections of SI (12 BSI supported) in Sp 10 semester
trained & experienced
help with SI Leader observations)
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10 10

11. Break-outs Fall 2009 BSI SJC Fall 2009 BSI MVC
Historical Perspective MVC F’07 thru F’09
Success Rates
Attrition Rates
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

12. MSJC – SJC BSI Results Fall 09
SI success 56%
NonSI success 44%
24%
17%
Differences in success rates and attrition rates not a big at SJC as MVC
Census Enrollment: 158 SI Group: 70 (44%)
Student Contact: 401 Hours
SI GPA: Non SI GPA: 1.75 12

13. MSJC – MVC BSI Results Fall 09
SI success 71%
NonSI success 40%
31%
12%
Census Enrollment: 170 SI Group: 69 (41%)
Student Contact: 659 Hours
SI GPA: Non SI GPA: 1.52 13

14. MVC Success Rates F’07 thru F’09
SI supported sections F’07 – F’09
No SI
Non-SI SI
Math 50
55.2%
N = 1463
40.7%
N = 91
79.2%
N = 48
Math 51
61.7%
N = 1643
50.8%
N = 59
79.1%
N = 86
Math 90
49.0%
N = 3005
35.3%
N = 139
72.4%
N = 123
Math 96*
53.7%
N = 3449
50%
N = 30
52.8%
N = 72
The “No-SI” group are the classes in which SI was not attached. “Non-SI” refers to the students who are in a SI supported class that do not participate in the SI program. The “SI” group are the students who participate in SI.
SI participants had the highest success rates, followed by the success rates when SI was not present in class, and lastly the success rates for those who elected to not participate in SI.
* Math 96 has consistently produced up-side-down results at MVC (support was cut after the F’09 semester.)
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

15. MVC Attrition Rates F’07 thru F’09
SI supported sections F’07 – F’09
No SI
Non-SI SI
Math 50
15.5%
N = 1463
27.5%
N = 91
4.2%
N = 48
Math 51
13.9%
N = 1643
23.7%
N = 59
7.0%
N = 86
Math 90
20.8%
N = 3005
29.5%
N = 139
8.1%
N = 123
Math 96
22.4%
N = 3449
26.7%
N = 30
N = 72
SI participants had the lowest attrition rates, followed by the attrition rates when SI was not present in class, and lastly the attrition rates for those who elected to not participate in SI.
Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur
Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10