MDC Quality Enhancement Plan Mathematics Discipline Meeting Update March 5, 2009.

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MDC Quality Enhancement Plan Mathematics Discipline Meeting Update March 5, 2009

Transcript of MDC Quality Enhancement Plan Mathematics Discipline Meeting Update March 5, 2009.

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MDCQuality Enhancement Plan

Mathematics Discipline Meeting Update March 5, 2009

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QEP

QEP evaluation results to date Strategies

Overall

Next steps for math disciplineDiscuss results to date and recommend

strategies to revise, scale up, and/or discontinue

Share “best practices”

Review recent research and identify new promising strategies

Overview

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QEP QEP Goals

• Goal 1: Improve student mastery of math competencies in four target math courses.– Target set at 60% pass rates for courses.

• Goal 2: Foster positive student attitude toward learning mathematics.– Target set at ½ SD above baseline survey

results.

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QEP Target Mathematics Courses

1. MAT0020 – College Prep Math

2. MAT0024 – College Prep Algebra

3. MAT1033 – Intermediate Algebra

4. MAC1105 – College Algebra

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QEP Math Mastery Strategies

Frequent Assessment Initial pilot (Spring 2003) showed improved pass

and course retention rates.

Several evaluations conducted after reaching consensus about the definition of frequent assessment.

Course pass, success, and retention rates

College Prep Exit Test Scores

Adjunct faculty analysis

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QEP Math Mastery Strategies

Frequent Assessment MAC1105 pass and retention rates are higher

with frequent assessment. Results are mixed for MAT1033, with

“alternative strategies” showing more promise. Strategy is not improving pass rates or exit test

scores, and may be leading to higher withdrawal rates in MAT0024 and MAT0020.

Student survey results were generally positive; about 60% said the tests helped them learn, improve performance, and get help needed.

Time and insufficient feedback from faculty were issues for some.

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QEP

Learning Prescriptions and Supplemental Instruction

Rx form developed and piloted. Faculty feedback on form and student use not positive.

ALEKS identified as an alternative that could assist with both strategies.

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QEP

Learning Prescriptions and Supplemental Instruction

No difference in pass rates for sections that offered ALEKS overall.

Students who used ALEKS had greater learning gains on pre/post tests than control group.

Math Attitude Surveys said students in ALEKS sections were less likely to say:

“they avoid math whenever they can”

“it scares them to have to take math”

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QEP Math Mastery Strategies

Mathematics Advising Importance of taking math first term and

enrolling continuously emphasized

Brochure

Website

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QEP Math Mastery Strategies

Mathematics Advising

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QEP Math Mastery Strategies

Mathematics Advising Students are more likely to be continuously enrolled

in math except for 1033 completers.

Students who failed or withdrew are more likely to enroll again immediately in the course and their pass rates are improving in MAT0024, MAT1033, and MAC1105

Students are not more likely to enroll in alternatives to MAC1105 when they finish MAT1033.

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QEP Goal 1: Overall Results

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QEP Math Attitude Strategies

CRLA Certified Tutor Training Students attending Math Lab were surveyed

before and after tutor training Lab usage increased 7 percentage points to 91%

and frequency of use also increased Ratings increased in all areas including tutors’…

ability to answer questions and help with material ability to provide suggestions regarding study

techniques knowledge of technology in the lab

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QEP Math Attitude Strategies

Success Skills Training and Learning Styles CTD workshops for faculty during Spring 2006-2.

Modules developed and added to MyMathlab with Learning Styles Inventory.

Piloted on Homestead Campus during Fall 2008-1; No results yet.

Students will be surveyed this term for feedback on modules.

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QEP Math Attitude Strategies

Interim progress reports System to provide personalized reports through

email piloted during Spring 2005.

No significant difference in students’ attitude toward math when receiving reports.

Faculty feedback led to requested revisions to system and programming requested.

Faculty survey this Spring term on use of any type of progress reports. Will use results to evaluate student feedback.

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QEP Math Attitude Strategies

Incorporate math into other disciplines MAC^3 grant led to:

• Summer and Winter Institutes for faculty• Art/Math Synthesis (2005-1/2005-2) learning

community• Circle of Life learning communities• Math Fun competitions• Many other innovations but evaluation very

limited Learning outcomes curriculum mapping in

progress Need to rethink evaluation of this strategy –

ideas are welcome!

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QEP Math Attitude StrategiesUpgrade math support labs

Renovations, remodeling, or new labs on all campuses

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QEP Goal 2: Overall Results

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QEP Next Steps

Come to the Math Retreat ready to discuss the following:1.Recommendations about QEP strategies to revise, scale up, and/or discontinue.

2.Present “best practices” with evidence of impact.

3.New promising strategies identified through review of research.