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Pathways in Math Literacy Dave Sobecki Miami University Hamilton Brian Mercer Parkland College

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Pathways in Math Literacy. Dave Sobecki Miami University Hamilton Brian Mercer Parkland College. We begin with a metaphor…. Online Dev Math. The scope of the problem: (National) • Over 60% of entering students require remedial classes • 70% of those NEVER COMPLETE DEV MATH - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Pathways in Math LiteracyDave SobeckiMiami University HamiltonBrian MercerParkland College1We begin with a metaphorOnline Dev MathFor a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?2The scope of the problem:(National) Over 60% of entering students require remedial classes 70% of those NEVER COMPLETE DEV MATH In an average year, about 4.5 million students begin college; 1.9 million will never even qualify for a college-level math course.(Carnegie Foundation)For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?3

100 students begin college.

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?460 need remedial courses.

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?5Of those, how many have received credit for a college-level math course after 1 year?

Actually, 3.54For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?6What about after two years?

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?7Three years?

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?8Aw, cmon man after FOUR YEARS?

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?9The consequence:(Ohio)For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?10

100 students enroll in public colleges in Ohio.

49 of them enroll in two-year schools.For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?11How many return as sophomores?

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?12How many will get their two-year degree in two years?

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?13What about in three years?

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?14Four?

For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?15Clearly, people

WE HAVE A PROBLEMFor a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?16Building square holes for square pegs: A case study at Parkland CollegeFor a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?17It has been joked

that change in math happens one retirement at a time.For a long time we have been teaching the same material in in dev math in roughly the same ways.

In the words of Dr Phil, Hows that working out for ya?18Developmental Algebra at Parkland:

Approximately 2/3 of incoming freshmen place into developmental math.

Approximately 3/4 of those students are on a non-STEM path.

Approximately 55% success at each of three levels of algebra.

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20Old Parkland College Developmental Algebra SequenceA friend from Texas recently shared

no man'slife, liberty, or property aresafewhile thelegislature is in session.We wanted to get out front of what our state might do.Our administration did what I think good administrators do. They told us that the state is starting to get involved and encouraged us to come up with our own solutions. They did not tell us what to do. Faculty driven. 22So what did we do?

We formed yet another committee!We revisited some of the ideas we had considered over the years. Then we heard about AMATYCs New Life Project. It all clicked! 23Background:

Taught a Beginning and Intermediate combo course for many years2003 pilot Intermediate Algebra/Intro to Statistics courseConversations with administration at ParklandMovement on a state and national levelHow I got involvedWhat is Pathways?

A new developmental math course for non-STEM students

http://dm-live.wikispaces.com/New Parkland College Developmental Algebra SequenceGoals?

Alternate but still challenging pathMath in contextRelevantCritical thinkingAddress needs of studentsAccessible style for studentsSense of comfort for facultySetting Expectations:

Daily Responsibilities:Attend class, attempt to see value in the mathematics we examine, know why you are here, show you care, and try your best.

Productive Struggle:

Real problems arent easy

Persistence will pay off

Take responsibility

This isnt an algebra class!Very few lectures

Active participation required

Reading, writing, and technology

Group work

All basic skills problems are onlineThis isnt an algebra class!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Dirty Jokes?

[email protected]@parkland.edu

http://www.mhhe.com/sem/pathways/