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Pathways in Math Literacy

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

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Pathways in Math Literacy

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

  2. We begin with a metaphor… Online Dev Math

  3. The 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)

  4. 100 students begin college.

  5. 60 need remedial courses.

  6. Of those, how many have received credit for a college-level math course after 1 year? Actually, 3.54

  7. What about after two years?

  8. Three years?

  9. Aw, c’mon man… after FOUR YEARS?

  10. The consequence: (Ohio)

  11. 100 students enroll in public colleges in Ohio. 49 of them enroll in two-year schools.

  12. How many return as sophomores?

  13. How many will get their two-year degree in two years?

  14. What about in three years?

  15. Four?

  16. Clearly, people… WE HAVE A PROBLEM

  17. Building square holes for square pegs: A case study at Parkland College

  18. It has been joked… …that change in math happens one retirement at a time.

  19. Developmental 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.

  20. Old Parkland College Developmental Algebra Sequence

  21. A friend from Texas recently shared… …no man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.

  22. So what did we do? We formed yet another committee!

  23. Background: • Taught a Beginning and Intermediate combo course for many years • 2003 pilot Intermediate Algebra/Intro to Statistics course • Conversations with administration at Parkland • Movement on a state and national level • How I got involved

  24. What is Pathways? A new developmental math course for non-STEM students

  25. http://dm-live.wikispaces.com/

  26. New Parkland College Developmental Algebra Sequence

  27. Goals? • Alternate but still challenging path • Math in context • Relevant • Critical thinking • Address needs of students • Accessible style for students • Sense of comfort for faculty

  28. Setting 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.

  29. Productive Struggle: • Real problems aren’t easy • Persistence will pay off • Take responsibility

  30. This isn’t an algebra class! • Very few lectures • Active participation required • Reading, writing, and technology • Group work • All basic skills problems are online

  31. This isn’t an algebra class!

  32. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Dirty Jokes? davesobecki@gmail.com bmercer@parkland.edu http://www.mhhe.com/sem/pathways/

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