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Tejan Tingling
The Community College of Baltimore County
Innovations 2013
Elementary Algebra and Basic Physical Science
combined course
The Beginnings
• Wife and board• Innovation of CCBC• ALP (Accelerated Learning
Program) and AMP (Accelerated Mathematics Program)
The Idea
• Follow AMP model with Elementary Algebra and General Physical Science
• Integrated topics• 2 grades earned• “Just in time” remediation
Elementary Algebra Topics
• Linear Equations in One Variable & Applications
• Linear Inequalities in One Variable • Linear Equations and Graphing• Systems of Linear Equations • Exponents • Polynomials • Factoring
Text: Introductory Algebra Text by CCBC Mathematics Faculty
• Linear Motion • Nonlinear Motion • Newton’s Laws of Motion • Momentum • Energy • Rotational Motion • Gravity • Satellite Motion • The Atomic Nature of Matter • Solids • Liquids • Gases
Text: Conceptual Physics by Hewitt; changed to College Physics by Serway/Vuille with supplements via web
General Physical Science Topics
Problem-Based Learning
• Worked with Physics faculty to create lead-in exercises
• Some topics had to be done separately (exponents, atomic structure, states of matter, and others)
• Attempted shoehorned Systems of Equations/ Momentum
The 400 pound gorilla
How many students sign up for the course?
Structure of course
• Elementary Algebra: 3 tests and cumulative final exam
• General Physical Science: 4 tests
• Quizzes throughout courses (9 total)
Results
Student 1(poor attendance; stopped attending after 8th week; had B in both courses at time): Math: F, Physics: F
Student 2 (taking Math 082 for second time): Math: F, Physics: D
Student 3: Math: A, Physics: B
Issues and Next Steps
• Am I a dreamer?• How to attract students to science at lower
math levels?• How to effectively connect mathematics to
science courses while creating acceleration?
• In process of combining College Physics and Applied Algebra with trigonometry courses.
Thank you!!
Questions and Discussion