We begin each unit with a Unit Pre-test covering all the concepts for that unit. Access the pre-test by logging in to http://mathxl.com and clicking on the Homework and Tests button. For a video of how to access this pre-test, click on this link and then this link. The pre-test is NOT a formal test. It’s a tool to introduce you to the concepts … Continue reading Pre-test
This is a fixed pace and mastery learning course that requires 10 to 20 hours per week to complete in one term. A paper version of the text is not required. All you need do is purchase access to the publisher’s website at http://mathxl.com. MathXL provides students with a personalized and interactive self paced and mastery learning … Continue reading The Online Math System
Some interesting developments in online education platforms. Pearson Publishing who provides the MathXL platform I use for teaching online is introducing OpenClass. It is a new kind of learning management system that is offered through the ‘Cloud‘ via Google Apps for Education. OpenClass will be offered free of charge. A beta version is supposed to … Continue reading OpenClass — a free learning management system from Pearson
Some interesting developments in online education platforms. Pearson Publishing who provides the MathXL platform I use for teaching online is introducing OpenClass. It is a new kind of learning management system that is offered through the ‘Cloud‘ via Google Apps for Education. OpenClass will be offered free of charge. A beta version is supposed to … Continue reading Pearson Introduce OpenClass
I was invited to be part of a focus group of 12 college educators to view and discuss developmental OER math materials being developed by National Repository of Online Courses. They are an arm of the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education. The Gates Foundation is providing funding to them to develop developmental math materials … Continue reading NROC Focus Group