1. Students-related activities.

1.1  Remedial classes.

1.2  Broadcasting Algebra and Trigonometry videos.

1.3  Broadcasting revision classes.

1.4  Math Friends.

2.     Instructors-related activities.

2.1  Workshop on WebCT.

2.2  Prep Year Math Program Workshop.

2.3  Committees.

2.4  Instructors resources.

 

3.     Material-related activities.

3.1  Aufmann’s report on Prep Year Math Program.

3.2  Prep Year Website.

3.3  WebCT e-pack.

3.4  Learn by posters.

3.5 Development of lab resourses of Math 002 using Matlab.

Remedial Classes

3 meetings, 2-hour each.

60-150 students.

7 faculty members participated.

Review the material.

Preparation for exams.

Assist low level learners.

Problem Solving.

Broadcasting Algebra and Trigonometry Videos Series of videos hosted by Dana Mosley.

Approval from HMC (textbook publisher).

Evening broadcasting in KFUPM TV (a week

before exams).

Multimedia resource on PY Website.

Broadcasting Revision Classes Recording by Audio-visual Department.

Broadcasting in KFUPM TV.

A week before Exam I, Exam II, Final Exam.

Benefit all students.

Math Friends High-ability students at PY Math.

Recommended by instructors.

High performance in Math 001.

Engage in WebCT course.

Mini Math Projects.

Challenging problems.

Workshop on WebCT With cooperation with ADC.

9-hour workshop (start April 30).

17 PY faculty + 3 Math Dept. faculty.

Train PY faculty on WebCT.

Related to Math 001 & 002 curricula.

PY Math Program Workshop

3-session workshop on January 26, 2002.

Open ceremony held by Vice Rector, Dr. Al-khedair.

Improve the teaching and learning resources.

Interaction and exchange of ideas among instructors.

Committees Curriculum Development / Instructional Manuals

Group (CD/IM G)·

Scheduling Group (SG) ·

Technology Aided Learning Group (TAL Gp)

Technology Aided Learning Group (TAL Gp)

Exam Groups

Exam I – Math 001, Exam I - Math 002

Exam II – Math 001, Exam II – Math 002

Final Exam – Math 001, Final Exam – Math 002

Instructors Resources HM Testing CD (computerized test generator).

HMClassPrep (transparencies, masters, chapter tests, quizzes).

Printed Test Bank.

Algorithmic Computer Tutor CD.

Algebra and Trigonometry Videos.

Graphing calculator instructional video.

Instructors solutions manual.

Aufmann’s Report on PY Math Program

   Revision of Syllabi

  Utilization of the 4th hour

  Software and Computerized

Testing

  Exams and Evaluation

  Homework

  Graphing Calculators

  Short Review Manuals

  Placement Test

  Introducing Word Problems

 Teaching Load

  External Evaluation

  Current Set up

Observations of Prof. Aufmann

  Recommendations of Prof.

Aufmann

Current Practice in Prep Year

Math

Hardship and suggestions.

PY Website Syllabus

HW solutions

Practice exams with solutions

Solutions fro old exams

Instructional slides

Algebra and Trigonometry videos

FAQ

PY announcements

Manuals and handouts

Contact information for Coordinator and faculty

WebCT e-pack Provide Internet-based education platform.

Enrich the learning experience.

Downloaded and evaluate several e-packs.

Interested instructors are building an e-pack related to Math

001 and 002 materials

Learn by Posters Posters on mathematics word problems.

Distributed in (hallways, students’ cafeteria, classrooms…etc).

Variety of topics relating math to (engineering and sciences,

computer sciences, and industrial management).

Introduce students to KFUPM Colleges.

Apply theories in Math 001/002 in real life problems.

Motivate self-learning.

Development of Lab Material for Math 002

Using Matlab Recommended by Prof. Aufmann.

Matlab is used in higher math and engineering.

lab will present short theoretical instruction.

Computer practice drill related to Math 002.