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Restructure of the Developmental Mathematics
Courses
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Outline Background Problem The Process Case Study Results Reflection
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Background
Redesigned Developmental Mathematics DVMT 101 Elementary Algebra; DVMT 110
Intermediate Algebra Required for students with low SAT and
placement exam scores Pass/Fail courses Do not count toward graduation Taught mostly by part-time faculty
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Historic Pass Rates
Spring 2006 Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Fall 2007
DVMT101 Pass rate Enrollment
76.73%159
80.06%336
79.34%242
81.72%405
DVMT110 Pass rate Enrollment
64.66%133
62.22%90
53.84%117
60.14%138
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Problems
Increasing enrollment
Length of time to complete DVMT program
Fall 05 Fall 06 Fall 07 Fall 080
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100
150
200
250
300
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450
DVMT 101
DVMT 110
Spring 06 Spring 07 Spring 08 Spring 090
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100
150
200
250
300
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Can We Do It?
The Process: Created redesign task force Planned for redesign
Chose textbook and software provider Created online component of the course
Addressed concerns
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Yes We Can!
Concerns Instructors vs. technology
Students Confusion Engagement Pass rates
Responses 6 training sessions Resource manual Standardized reporting
Website; registration email Welcome email, ULAs ‘Get-to-work!’ email
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Yes We Can!
Concerns Time to completion
Lab facilities
Impact of bridge courses
Responses Created ‘completer course’ Modified repeat policy
Adapted the project University is working on it
Disseminated program information
Addressed the bridge disaster
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Case Study: Dropping from a Bridge
Bridge courses: DVMT 110 + a Gen.Ed. Course;
Students who do not complete 110 in five weeks drop into a 110 course.
Problem: Spring 07: 17 moved, 1 passed
Fall 07: 22 moved, 2 passed
Spring 08: 19 moved, 5 passed
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Case Study: Dropping from a Bridge
Solution: Contact the students who drop
Provide a tutor for such students (Fall 08)
Results: Fall 08: 15 moved, 3 passed
Spring 09: 24 moved, 18 passed
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Results
Spring 2006
Fall 2006
Spring 2007
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
DVMT101 Pass rate Enrollment
76.73%159
80.06%336
79.34%242
81.72%405
84.39%426
73.71%194
DVMT110 Pass rate Enrollment
64.66%133
62.22%90
53.84%117
60.14%138
67.48%163
75.00%184
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Results, “2 for 1”
Fall 2006
Spring 2007
Fall 2007
Spring 2008
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Pass 101&110
152 92 198 46 139 46
Percent of total enrollment 45.24% 38.02% 48.89% 28.22% 32.63% 23.71%
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Reflection Continuous assessment of the program
Curriculum Qualitative Quantitative
Chain reaction
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