1. New Pathways for Developmental Math: A Look into Mathematical Literacy for College Students Kathleen Almy Rock Valley College

2. 1 Look forward, not back

3. Source: http://socialmediaweek.org What do you wish students could do with this graphic?

4. Reading skills Critical thinking Numeracy skills Algebraic base Function knowledge Able to integrate concepts Can use technology Not intimidated by problems with words

5. Reading skills Critical thinking Numeracy skills Algebraic base Function knowledge Able to integrate concepts Can use technology Not intimidated by problems with words CONNECT APPLY RETAIN

6. Is this enough to get them there? 30% of what is 42?

7. Does this help? A train leaves a station at 4 pm traveling 55 mph. Another train leaves the station at 5 pm traveling 65 mph. When will the second train catch the first one?

8. Is developmental math high school 2.0? Is developmental math a door or a hoop?

9. Issues Nationally  Length of sequence  Poor outcomes  Skill-heavy initiatives Locally  Success for traditional program  One size fit all

10. 2 Moving towards solutions

11. Update content Balance instruction Diversify assessment Differentiate pathways

12. A New Pathways Option In one semester, Mathematical Literacy for College Students gives a student at the beginning algebra level the mathematical maturity to be successful in statistics, liberal arts math, or intermediate algebra.

13. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 AMATYC New Life initiative

14. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 AMATYC New Life initiative New Life leads to Statway & Quantway

15. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 AMATYC New Life initiative New Life leads to Statway & Quantway Statway pilots begin MLCS pilot begins at RVC

16. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 AMATYC New Life initiative New Life leads to Statway & Quantway Statway pilots begin MLCS pilot begins at RVC Quantway pilots begin

17. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 AMATYC New Life initiative New Life leads to Statway & Quantway Statway pilots begin MLCS pilot begins at RVC Quantway pilots begin Project begins to scale

18. Pathways primer MLCSQuantwayStatwayStatpath One semester DM course Preparation for multiple outcomes One semester DM course Like a quant lit course, just-in-time DM Two semester DM + CL course Satisfies a statistics requirement One semester DM course Descriptive statistics, just-in-time DM

19. Pathways primer MLCSQuantwayStatwayStatpath One semester DM course Preparation for multiple outcomes One semester DM course Like a quant lit course, just-in-time DM Two semester DM + CL course Satisfies a statistics requirement One semester DM course Descriptive statistics, just-in-time DM Not better, different: Philosophy: DM vs. CL Role of algebra Broad vs. narrow goals

20. MLCS Content Areas Numeracy Proportional reasoning 2 Algebraic reasoning Functions 1 3 4

21. Traditional Approach: Linear Numbers Algebra Functions Proportions

22. New Approach: Integrated & Layered Geometry, statistics, student success, mathematical success Numeracy Algebraic Reasoning Proportional Reasoning Functions

23. Student & mathematical success

24. New goals Engagement Connections Productive persistence Deliberate practice

25. FAQs What about factoring? Does this course “dumb down” developmental math standards for entry into college level courses? Are you pushing students away from STEM majors?

26. 3 Build it differently

27. Use research & experience Successful countries Brain-based learning Redesign lessons

28. Recognize a history of algebra

29. Incorporate technology for the 21 st Century

30. Incorporate a new instructional design EXPLORE DISCOVER CONNECT REFLECT PRACTICE

31. Strike a balance Group Work Direct Instruction

32. Snapshots

33. Address realities Materials Adjuncts Articulation Training

34. FAQs What reaction do you get from students?

35. 4 Show, don’t tell

36. Sampler Class testing Training Assessments

37. Varied support for a variety of needs

38. Open-ended problems, not exercises Linear equations Functions Slope Algebraic vs. numeric methods Excel

39. Open-ended problems Linear equations Functions Slope Algebraic vs. numeric methods # of BooksSonyNookHardcover (no device) 1$241.95$109.00$24.50 2$254.90$119.00$49.00 3$267.85$129.00$73.50 4$280.80$139.00$98.00 5$293.75$149.00$122.50 6$306.70$159.00$147.00 7$319.65$169.00$171.50 8$332.60$179.00$196.00 9$345.55$189.00$220.50 10$358.50$199.00$245.00 11$371.45$209.00$269.50 12$384.40$219.00$294.00 13$397.35$229.00$318.50 14$410.30$239.00$343.00 15$423.25$249.00$367.50 16$436.20$259.00$392.00 17$449.15$269.00$416.50 18$462.10$279.00$441.00 19$475.05$289.00$465.50 20$488.00$299.00$490.00 21$500.95$309.00$514.50 22$513.90$319.00$539.00 23$526.85$329.00$563.50 24$539.80$339.00$588.00 25$552.75$349.00$612.50

40. Open-ended problems Linear equations Functions Slope Algebraic vs. numeric methods Combining these perspectives gives more information than one method alone.

41. 5 Provide more options, not fewer

42. More than statistics preparation… science, nursing, algebra, and quantitative literacy readiness

43. Chemical equations Dimensional analysis IV drip rates Order of magnitude

44. A strong foundation for an undecided student

45. 6 Do or do not; there is no try

46. PrealgebraMLCS Intermediate Algebra STEM College Level Math Non-STEM College Level Math (Statistics, Liberal Arts Math) Implementation Ideas: replace beginning algebra

47. Implementation Ideas: support an emporium Prealgebra Beginning Algebra Intermediate Algebra College Level Math

48. Prealgebra MLCS Intermediate Algebra STEM College Level Math Non-STEM College Level Math (Statistics, Liberal Arts Math) Beginning Algebra Implementation Ideas: augment traditional sequence

49. RVC Course Sequence

50. Implementation Ideas: 4 th year high school course Non-STEM College Level Math Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2MLCSPrealgebraAlgebra 1Basic MathPrealgebraAlgebra 1GeometryMLCS

51. Questions

52. For More Information Kathleen Almy Rock Valley College kathleenalmy@gmail.com http://almydoesmath.blogspot.com