This presentation was by folks from Madisonville Community College in Kentucky. The problem is that performance by students in developmental math has remained unchanged for five years. Over 60% of enrolled new students needed math upgrading. However, what they were doing was not working. They decided to increase the likelihood of success by inverting the … Continue reading The Math Emporium — A Paradigm Shift in Teaching and Learning
This was an update to a session I attended last June. These folks use the Pearson’s MathXL system that I use for my math online and blended sections and use it in a similar competency based approach. They have increased their retention rate by 14% and success rate by 44%. Details at www.Jscc.edu/smart-math. I am … Continue reading Smart Math: Redesigned Developmental Mathematics
Dr. Paul Dale from paradise Valley Community College compared the textbook model to the ‘heat seeking’ model where these faculty adopt the OER model. The latter is much more than making textbooks available freely. It includes sharing a variety of online resources. What does an early adopting college look like? Too much for one college … Continue reading OER: The New Critical Success Factor for Improving Student Learning
Our Math online is located at the textbook publisher’s website at http://mathxl.com. To access this site you will need to purchase an access code. The access code is available for purchase at the publisher’s website, above. There is NO need to purchase a hard copy of the text. All the resources you need to complete the … Continue reading Gaining access
What does fixed pace mean? Fixed pace means you need to meet assignment due dates complete each course in one term or less. Late penalties will apply for assignments completed after the due date. See the course outline for details. What does mastery based mean? Each course is divided into a series of learning objectives. … Continue reading FAQ