New Class Format for Student Success in Mathematics
"Implementing a computer-intensive format to enhance student success in mathematics by addressing common obstacles in traditional lecture formats. The new approach focuses on mastery of material, individualized attention, and flexibility in learning pace. With online materials, proactive instructor support, and strict assessment criteria, students are set up for success in a supportive environment."
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Why a new class format? It s all about Student Success
Why a new class format? Too many students are not prepared for college level mathematics. Success rates in developmental math classes is unsatisfactory. This is a nationwide problem.
Obstacles to learning in a standard lecture format. Pace of the class Some students can not keep up. If a student scores poorly on a test, too bad, the class must keep moving forward. Some students are bored because the class moves too slowly. Students do not study enough Not enough individual attention Poor study skills ..
Computer Intensive Format Materials are on-line (book, mini-lectures by the author, practice problems, help features, quizzes, tests, final exam, preps, study plans). No Lecture Students take notes in the Note Taking Guide (instructors monitor and check notes). Instructors proactively offer assistance. During class students have instant access to instructors for help. Lots of students come to the labs for extra hours and additional help. Students have some flexibility to move at their own pace (we have a recommended set of dates).
Mastery of the material is required before progressing Practice Problem set Minimum score 90 Syllabus Quiz 80 Prep for quizzes/tests 90 Checkpoint Quiz 80 Proctored Quiz 70 Proctored Test 70 Final Exam 60 Attendance 90
Computer Labs Arnold Careers Bldg rooms 190 (Nikki s hangout), 254, 262 (Many class will meet one day in 190 and the other day in either 254 or 262) Math Bldg room 206 AMIL rooms 203, 205, 314 GBTC rooms 302, 414
How Long does it take to finish? The expectation is that each student will finish within one semester. A student can finish early. If a student finishes 010 or 011 early, they can move on to the next class immediately. If a student finishes 012 early enough, they can enroll in a late start credit class. Some students need more than one semester.
What do the students have to do? List of MyLabsPlusAssignments Complete 1 Mod per Week M0: Introduction to MyLabsPlus M1: Review Practice A M1: Tips for Success in Mathematics M1: Review Practice B M1: Checkpoint Prep M1: Checkpoint Quiz Syllabus Quiz A Target Due Date Date Grad e Completed 8/26 8/26 8/26 8/28 8/28 8/28 8/28 M2: Practice 2.2& 2.3 A M2: Practice 2.3 B M2: Quiz Prep Syllabus Quiz B 9/4 9/4 9/4 9/9 Drop Dead Date 9/9 *** M2: Proctored QUIZ #1 *** Complete by drop dead date or Quiz #1 Grade = 0% and 5 points to A & P M3: Practice 2.4 M3: Practice 2.5 M3: Practice 2.6 & 2.7 M3: Checkpoint Prep M3: Checkpoint Quiz 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/16 9/16 M4: Practice 2.8 M4: Checkpoint Prep M4: Checkpoint Quiz Test Prep Unit 1 9/16 9/16 9/16 9/18 Drop Dead Date 9/20 *** Proctored Unit 1 TEST on Mods 1 4 *** Complete by drop dead date or Unit 1 Test Grade = 0% and 5 points to A & P M5: Practice 3.1 M5: Practice 3.2& 3.3 9/23 9/25
Who will be in your class on day 1 ? New students who are starting in module 1 No previous experience with MyLabsPlus (MLP) or MyMathLab (MML). Some will have never logged into their college computer account. Previous experience with MLP or MML in a lecture class for homework/quizzes. Previous experience with MLP or MML & previous experience with Computer Intensive Format class. They do not need much help getting started on day 1. Continuing students who did not finish last semester. They are experienced and don t need much help to get started on day 1.
Who will be in your class on day N ? Students at all different places within the 12 modules. Students who have moved on to the next course. For example, you may be scheduled to teach 011, but at some time, you will have both 011 and 012 students in your class (no change in the student s names, but some have moved forward).
Is Math FIRS3T for Everyone ? Not all students like the rigid standards for note-taking, attendance and correcting test errors. Some students resist, making it hard for both student and instructor. Some students do not have the motivation. Some students think we are telling them to cover more material than a lecture class. Some students think their cell phone calculator is appropriate. Some students don t like to follow rules.
Many students love this format. They learn how to take notes (and many like it). They get instant feedback on the correctness of problems. They like the on-line help features. They get to take tests multiple times until they succeed. They get to take tests any time of the day 8:00am-8:00pm If a student misses a day, he or she can make up the time. They get rapid response to clear up confusion. They can move at a faster or slower pace. They get to know their professor better.
Is Everything Perfect? Learning curve for MyLabsPlus No partial credit for problems Not very forgiving if you mistype something or type it in the wrong format (sometimes the mistake is subtle). A set of problems in a prep may not adequately cover the range of problems Occasional glitches with the computer network (either AACC s or MLP s) New students can not possibly learn all the rules, policies, MLP features in one or even two weeks.
The rest of the day more details 10:30 - 11:15 Syllabus Policies, Course Structure 11:15 12:00 Role of the Teacher, Role of the Student, and Note-Taking Guides Lunch With All Math FIRS3T Faculty 12:00-1:00 1:00-3:00 Getting to Know MyLabsPlus and the Math FIRS3T Lab Recap on Math FIRS3T Lab Policies & Procedures 1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00 Update on Syllabus Policies & Open Discussion on Best Practices
