Sinclair Community College

AHEA Conference 2008

Developmental math success with online technology

Presented by Eric Kraus & Amity Jetton

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRESENTERS

Eric KrausAssociate ProfessorDEV and MAT courses

Amity Jetton• Instructor, 5 yrs• Science Background• Previous DEV student

Developmental Studies Department, Math

PURPOSE

To share and discuss pedagogy

that enhances students’ learning

experiences in developmental mathematics.

PURPOSEWhat is MyMathLab?

Focalized lecturesMore time for group activities

Can technology-integrated instruction be helpful to developmental students?Multimedia online textbook

accompanimentNon-traditional approach

How does MyMathLab improve student performance?Stimulate student engagementRestructure student learning

responsibilities

DEV STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS

Pre-algebra • Perform basic arithmetic for whole numbers,

fractions and decimals • Develop computational skills, number-sense,

and problem-solving

Beginning algebra• Simplify algebraic expressions• Solve simple linear equations and applied problems• Factor trinomials

Typical Student Low retention rate Under-prepared Non-responsive to course predominantly in lecture

format

WHAT IS MYMATHLAB (MML)?

Online textbook-specific online course supplement Customizable modules Multiple delivery modes Accessible anywhere Web available

Where do you find your student access code?

Attached to the inside cover of your new textbook

…or for sale in your bookstore

STUDENT ACCESS CODES

Multiple delivery modes

Study Plan Step-by-step tutorials

Videos

MML DESIGN

MML DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

Multiple modes of

delivery

Continuous assessment

Continuous feedback

On-demand online

tutorials

Gradebook

Data from Sinclair CC, Dayton, OhioAcademic Foundations

Dev 108 (Beginning Algebra), Winter 2008

Number of Students

Success Rate (%)

Traditional/Other

293 52.9

MML –based Instruction

153 51.0

Data from Sinclair CC, Dayton, OhioAcademic Foundations

Dev 108 (Beginning Algebra), Winter 2008

Number of Students

Success Rate (%)

Traditional/Other

293 52.9

MML –based Instruction

153 51.0

MML CURRICULUM SUPPORT

Hybrid instruction

Department

standardization

Student development Shorter lectures Peer-to-peer Inclass tutoring

Self reliance Work independently On-demand assistance

Peer-to-peer exchange

Experience connection between tasks and achievement

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

For Students• Allows multiple

attempts• Instant student

feedback • Instant student

grading Student gradebook Group Presentations

Assessment & EvaluationAssessment measures learning readiness, progress, and outcomes.

Evaluation includes the determination of a grade or a decision regarding pass/fail for an individual assignment or for a course.

For Instructors• Consistent

performance standards Ability to set prereq’s

and time-schedule• Monitor progress

Access individual work

• Automated grading

“It has [helped] me to understand how to work a problem out that I couldn’t get before”

“It has definitely helped…I can go back and review homework and print quizzes...”

“I can work at my own pace which helps…”

“If I don’t understand a problem it explains step-by-step.”

“…it can show you how to break things down.”

“I believe its just extra work.”

“…I can get lost on those explanations.”

STUDENT Responses

“It has [helped] me to understand how to work a problem out that I couldn’t get before”

“It has definitely helped…I can go back and review homework and print quizzes...”

“I can work at my own pace which helps…”

“If I don’t understand a problem it explains step-by-step.”

“…it can show you how to break things down.”

“I believe its just extra work.”

“…I can get lost on those explanations.”

STUDENT Responses

World Wide Web• US Internal Revenue Service

http://www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/jsp/s_student_lessons.jsp

• US Social Security Online http://www.ssa.gov/kids/faqs1.htm

• The New York Times Learning Network Lesson Plans http://www.nytimes.com/learning/index.html

Resources

Access to files• Amity Jetton Online File Retrieval (*.zip file) File folder name - “Sinclair _ OADE Conference Files”

http://briefcase.yahoo.com/a.jetton@sbcglobal.net