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The Developmental
Mathematics Department:
Acceleration
and Self-Paced Initiatives
Prof. Linda Kass Prof. Melanie Walker Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
Acceleration at Bergen Community College Developmental Math
1. Initiating 2. Sustaining 3. Expanding
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Accelerated Algebra Courses � Courses were created in conjunction with
all department chairs � Placement into these courses depends on
the students’ major not a placement score
� There are two tracks of algebra that student can now follow
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Algebra Flow Chart
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Content of Courses
� MAT-040 Algebra for Liberal Arts is an algebra course for students whose program of study does not require the completion of MAT – 160 Intermediate Algebra and whose placement score indicates a need for a review of basic algebra. Topics include signed numbers, variables, integral exponents, linear equations and problem solving, graphing equations, systems of equations and exponents and polynomials.
Algebra Content
� MAT 048 Algebra is a basic algebra course for students whose placement examination indicates a need for review in algebra and whose program of study requires the completion of MAT 160 – Intermediate Algebra. Topics include signed numbers, variables, literal equations and formulas, square roots, integral exponents, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, rational expressions, and inequalities
Algebra Content
� MAT 044 Algebra Topics is an algebra course for students who have completed MAT 040 and whose program of study requires the completion of MAT 160 – Intermediate Algebra. Topics include integral exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, square roots and quadratic and absolute value equations.
Algebra Content
Two Semester Track) � Offer traditional, self-paced and online
courses
MAT-011, 040/048 …. Completes Developmental requirement in 2 semesters
Accelerated Mathematics at BCC
One Semester Track (2 Separate Courses) � Offer self-paced and online accelerated
basic Arithmetic/Algebra courses
MAT-012; ( 6 weeks) Late start O40 Completes Developmental requirement in 1 semester
Accelerated Mathematics at BCC
One Semester Track (Flexible Approach) Guided Self Paced Mastery Math Program Mat 011 and 040/048 Students are now able to complete Developmental requirement in 1 semester
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Accelerated Mathematics at BCC
How Does Guided Self-Paced Mastery Work?
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Emporium Style Guided Self-Paced Mastery 2 Large Computer HUB Centers � 72 Student Stations � Accommodates two
class sections of 24 each; One class section of 24 students
� 3 professors � 3 student tutors
Large Annex Center � 30 Student stations � Allows for drop-ins and
separate testing area � Open six days a week � Staffed by 1 full time
and 1 part time supervisor
TESTING CENTER � 24 stations � Testing supervisor
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Guided Self-Paced Mastery Learning HUB � 24 students in a class meeting twice a week with
the same professor; 3 credits, 4 credits, 5 credits � Video homework relating to each homework � Video notes related to each video � Mastery to move from one homework assignment
to next � Mastery on test section Quiz; � Customized HW section based on the quiz � Post-test password needed, mastery � Guided Homework and test completion dates
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MATH HUB OBJECTIVES � Mastery of competencies – Not just self-
paced � Accommodation of learning styles; videos,
power points � On-demand individual assistance � Immediate feedback on tests and homework � Opportunity for acceleration or remediation � Flexible scheduling accommodations � Manages “Math Anxiety”
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The Bergen Developmental Math HUB
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Cost Savings for Students � Students are able to complete more than
one developmental math course in one term if motivated.
� Students are able to begin the next semester where they left off.
� Students can adjust schedule to suit life changes instead of withdrawing from the course.
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Final Thoughts � Assessing Success
� Student Retention � Success in College level classes
� First In the World Grant
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Bergen Community College � Professor Linda Kass; [email protected] � Professor Melanie Walker;
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