Preparing for Preparing for Senate Bill 1908Senate Bill 1908

May 21, 2009May 21, 2009

Today’s OutlineToday’s Outline

Content of Option 1 – Math for College Content of Option 1 – Math for College Success (MAT 0024) – and Option 2 – Success (MAT 0024) – and Option 2 – Mathematics for College Readiness (MAT Mathematics for College Readiness (MAT 1033)1033)

Pupil Progression through these two Pupil Progression through these two options and articulation to Chipolaoptions and articulation to Chipola

Open discussion – Questions and answersOpen discussion – Questions and answers ? – Have you made your decision (Opt 1 or ? – Have you made your decision (Opt 1 or

2) already?2) already?

Current Chipola GuidelinesCurrent Chipola Guidelines Score less than 72 on CPT (19 on ACT 440 on Score less than 72 on CPT (19 on ACT 440 on

SAT) student enters MAT 0024 – Elementary SAT) student enters MAT 0024 – Elementary Algebra – non-creditAlgebra – non-credit

Score 72 or greater on CPT, with High School Score 72 or greater on CPT, with High School Algebra 1 only, student enters MAT 1033 – Algebra 1 only, student enters MAT 1033 – Intermediate Algebra – Elective creditIntermediate Algebra – Elective credit

Score 72 or greater on CPT, with High School Score 72 or greater on CPT, with High School Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, student enters MAC Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, student enters MAC 1105/6/7 or higher (depending on High School 1105/6/7 or higher (depending on High School coursework)coursework)

Once they enter they must follow the progression Once they enter they must follow the progression 0024-1033-1105/6/7 without skipping courses0024-1033-1105/6/7 without skipping courses

Senate Bill 1908Senate Bill 1908

Major ComponentsMajor Components• Administer postsecondary readiness Administer postsecondary readiness

assessment before 12assessment before 12thth grade grade• Student who meets cut score is eligible for Student who meets cut score is eligible for

enrollment in college credit for 2 years enrollment in college credit for 2 years without without retesting retesting (72 CPT, 19 ACT, 440 SAT) (72 CPT, 19 ACT, 440 SAT)

• Student who does not meet cut score must be Student who does not meet cut score must be provided an opportunity to remediate while in provided an opportunity to remediate while in high schoolhigh school

• Remediation must be collaborative effort Remediation must be collaborative effort between district high schools and college between district high schools and college

Math for College SuccessMath for College Success(MCS – MAT 0024)(MCS – MAT 0024)

0.5 high school elective credit only0.5 high school elective credit only Course Code Directory number: 1200410Course Code Directory number: 1200410 Prepares students for entry level College Prepares students for entry level College

Mathematics (MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra)Mathematics (MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra) Mirrors the non-college credit, postsecondary Mirrors the non-college credit, postsecondary

developmental course Elementary Algebra, developmental course Elementary Algebra, MAT 0024MAT 0024

Math for College SuccessMath for College Success

Recommended for students entering 12th grade Recommended for students entering 12th grade and scoring below 72 on the Math section of the and scoring below 72 on the Math section of the CPT, below 440 on the SAT Math, or below 19 CPT, below 440 on the SAT Math, or below 19 on the ACT Mathon the ACT Math

Exit Criteria – To earn a C, student must have Exit Criteria – To earn a C, student must have an average of 70 or better in coursework AND a an average of 70 or better in coursework AND a score of 60 or better on the Exit Examscore of 60 or better on the Exit Exam

Course Material – MAT 0024Course Material – MAT 0024

Chipola Web SiteChipola Web Site www.chipola.edu

Publisher web sitePublisher web sitehttp://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,3110,0321559444,00.html

OnLine SupplementsOnLine Supplements www.interactmath.com

Mathematics for College Mathematics for College Readiness (MCR – MAT 1033)Readiness (MCR – MAT 1033)

1.0 high school Math credit1.0 high school Math credit Course Code Directory number: 1200700Course Code Directory number: 1200700 Prepares students for MAT 1105 College Prepares students for MAT 1105 College

AlgebraAlgebra Comparable to MAT 1033 Intermediate AlgebraComparable to MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra Strengthens skills of students who have Strengthens skills of students who have

completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who wish to pursue credit generating Mathematics wish to pursue credit generating Mathematics courses at the college levelcourses at the college level

Math for College ReadinessMath for College Readiness

Most appropriate for students entering 12th grade Most appropriate for students entering 12th grade and scoring between 72-86 on the Math section of and scoring between 72-86 on the Math section of the CPT, between 440-520 on the SAT Math or the CPT, between 440-520 on the SAT Math or between 19-22 on the ACT Mathbetween 19-22 on the ACT Math

Exit Criteria (Eligibility for MAC 1105/6/7) – Exit Criteria (Eligibility for MAC 1105/6/7) – Average of 70 or better in coursework AND a score Average of 70 or better in coursework AND a score above 86 on the CPT retakeabove 86 on the CPT retake

Course Material – MAT 1033Course Material – MAT 1033

Chipola Web SiteChipola Web Site www.chipola.edu

Publisher web site Publisher web site http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academhttp://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/course/0,3119,670513,00.htmlic/course/0,3119,670513,00.html

On-Line SupplementsOn-Line Supplements www.interactmath.comwww.interactmath.com

Possible ScenariosPossible Scenarios

Student scores less than 72 on the CPTStudent scores less than 72 on the CPT

Student scores 72 or more on the CPTStudent scores 72 or more on the CPT

NOTE: in these scenarios 72 to 86 on NOTE: in these scenarios 72 to 86 on CPT is equivalent to 19 to 22 on ACT and CPT is equivalent to 19 to 22 on ACT and 440 to 520 on SAT.440 to 520 on SAT.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions• Will students receive postsecondary credit for the remediation course Will students receive postsecondary credit for the remediation course

(MCS)? (MCS)? NoNo• Are colleges receiving dual enrollment funding for the remediation course Are colleges receiving dual enrollment funding for the remediation course

(MCS)? (MCS)? NoNo• Do students receive credit towards high school graduation for successful Do students receive credit towards high school graduation for successful

completion of the remediation course (MCS)? completion of the remediation course (MCS)? Yes, .5 elective creditYes, .5 elective credit• What cut scores are required on the Basic Skills Exit Test? What cut scores are required on the Basic Skills Exit Test? Each college Each college

determines their own cut scores, and high school students are required to determines their own cut scores, and high school students are required to meet the scores identified by their feeder college. (Chipola requires a meet the scores identified by their feeder college. (Chipola requires a minimum of 60.)minimum of 60.)

• Is Math for College Readiness (MCR) a remediation course? Is Math for College Readiness (MCR) a remediation course? NoNo• Why would a high school student take Math for College Readiness if they Why would a high school student take Math for College Readiness if they

are eligible for dual enrollment? are eligible for dual enrollment? Some districts have decided to encourage Some districts have decided to encourage students to take this course as part of their required 4 required credits in students to take this course as part of their required 4 required credits in Mathematics.Mathematics.

Recently Asked QuestionsRecently Asked Questions 1) If students pass the course work, but do not make above 1) If students pass the course work, but do not make above

86 on the CPT or 22 on the ACT, can they still pass the 86 on the CPT or 22 on the ACT, can they still pass the course for high school credit? course for high school credit? YesYes

2) If the student is enrolled in an Algebra II class, do they 2) If the student is enrolled in an Algebra II class, do they have to be in a CPT class. have to be in a CPT class. Enrollment in a CPT class is not Enrollment in a CPT class is not required, but recommended if they score below 72 on CPT.required, but recommended if they score below 72 on CPT.

3) Do students have to meet the requirements for CPT to 3) Do students have to meet the requirements for CPT to graduate? graduate? No No If not will this soon be  a requirement? If not will this soon be  a requirement? ??????  

4) Do students have to score 72 or higher on the CPT to take 4) Do students have to score 72 or higher on the CPT to take MAT 1033 at the high schools? MAT 1033 at the high schools? DOE recommends placing DOE recommends placing students in Math for College Readiness who score within that students in Math for College Readiness who score within that range based on prior research studies.range based on prior research studies.

Recently Asked QuestionsRecently Asked Questions

5) Can we get a list of our students and their scores on the 5) Can we get a list of our students and their scores on the CPT in the last 2 years? CPT in the last 2 years? A breakdown, yes, but not A breakdown, yes, but not names and scores (FERPA). names and scores (FERPA).

6) Can a teacher pay and experience taking the CPT ? 6) Can a teacher pay and experience taking the CPT ? Yes, but nothing can be written down.Yes, but nothing can be written down.

7) Is a formula sheet made available for the CPT ? 7) Is a formula sheet made available for the CPT ? NoNo 8) Is a calculator allowed on the CPT ? 8) Is a calculator allowed on the CPT ? NoNo 9) Are there any CPT reviews available for a quick 9) Are there any CPT reviews available for a quick

refresher before taking the test? refresher before taking the test? Yes, at Yes, at http://www.chipola.edu/instruct/testing/cpt.htmhttp://www.chipola.edu/instruct/testing/cpt.htm

Recently Asked QuestionsRecently Asked Questions 10) ACT related questions:10) ACT related questions:

Are formula sheets allowed? Are formula sheets allowed? NoNo Are calculators allowed? What type? Are calculators allowed? What type? NoNo Are students instructed to put away all cell phones? Are students instructed to put away all cell phones? ACT ACT

instructs students NOT to bring cell phones to the test.instructs students NOT to bring cell phones to the test.

ResourcesResources

Common Placement Testing and Common Placement Testing and Remediation for High School StudentsRemediation for High School Students http://www.fldoe.org/schools/http://www.fldoe.org/schools/

CommonPlacementTesting.aspCommonPlacementTesting.asp

Our RequestsOur Requests

1) Feel free to use the material but only in the course for 1) Feel free to use the material but only in the course for which it was designedwhich it was designed

2) Feel free to modify the material to fit your needs2) Feel free to modify the material to fit your needs 3) If you modify the material and would like to share it 3) If you modify the material and would like to share it

with other schools, email it to cavinr@chipola.edu and I with other schools, email it to cavinr@chipola.edu and I will start a shared web page for the high school courses will start a shared web page for the high school courses

QuestionsQuestions