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1. “The accident of where students live should not limit their access to an excellent education or their ability to pursue their dreams.”— Uri Treisman, Executive Director, Charles A. Dana Center, 2012
2. Are you required to take Beginning Algebra or Intermediate Algebra? Are you interested in fields in the social sciences, liberal arts or allied health? Would you like to complete your math requirements more quickly? Are the New Mathways Project courses right for you?
3. The New Mathways Project offers three courses that allow students to complete developmental math and college-level math in two semestersinstead of the usual three semesters. The courses are designed to teach problem-solving and reasoning skills in situations that people face in their everyday lives. Are the New Mathways Project courses right for you?
4. In your first semester, you will take: Math 0435 Foundations for Mathematical Reasoning EDUC 1300 Frameworks for Collegiate Learning In the second semester, you will take: Math 1442 Elementary Statistics Contact your advising office for more information. (254) 298-8331 Are the New Mathways Project courses right for you?
5. Math 0330 Intro to Algebra Compare the New Mathways Project courses to the algebra course sequence. Math 0435 Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning Intermediate Algebra College-Level Math Math 1442 Elementary Statistics EDUC 1300 Frameworks for Collegiate Learning* Algebra sequence = 3 semesters New Mathways sequence = 2 semesters EDUC 1300 counts as college credit. Who should go this route? Nursing, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Art, Music, History, Government, English, Sociology, etc. (Check your degree plan and talk to an advisor).
6. WHO ?Students ready to enroll in Math 0330 or Math 0350 who plan to seek a degree requiring statistics. 
7. WHAT ? The New Mathways Project (NMP) allows students to complete their developmental math courses in fewer semesters than the traditional program. Students can save time and money through the NMP program. There will be 3 different pathways developed for students over the next 3 years. The first pathway--called the Statistics Pathway, for those students seeking degrees requiring an Elementary Statistics Course -- will begin in Fall 2013.
8. impact on students Current statistics pathway Nmp statistics pathway COST: up to 15 SCHs TIME: 3 semesters COST: up to 16 SCHs TIME: 4 semesters
9. WHEN ? Students interested in the Statistics Pathway can register this spring (2013) and begin their NMP program in the Fall 2013 semester. SPACE IS LIMITED! See a Temple College advisor to get started. OCC – 2nd Floor
10. WHERE ? The NMP program will only be held at the Temple College Main Campus in Temple the first year. Classes will be held on Monday/Wednesday mornings or Tuesday/Thursday mornings.
11. WHY ? Students will benefit from the NMP program in the following ways: Students will spend LESS TIME to complete their math sequence. Students will spend LESS MONEY on semester hours and books. Students will LEARN MORE relevant mathematical material directed at their specific career goals.
12. HOW ? To learn more or get involved with NMP, contact the Temple College Advising Office at (254) 298-8331 or visit the Advising Centre (located on the second floor of One College Centre). Space is limited!
13. Collaborative Learning New Mathways Project courses emphasize group learning and cooperation.

14. Visit the NMP website for Course Descriptions

    www.templejc.edu/nmp
15. Math 0435 Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning:  This course may be different from any math class you’ve ever had!  It is designed to help you refresh and improve your mathematical knowledge and skills while studying questions that people face in their everyday lives.  Example topics include understanding credit card debt and the impact of a credit score, using medical statistics to make good health decisions and understanding the impact of how the world uses resources.  You will work with real data to build skills in estimation and calculation, percentages, proportional reasoning, algebra, geometry and basic statistics.  The course emphasizes problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.  This course is taken in the same semester with EDUC 1300 Frameworks for Collegiate Learning.
16. EDUC 1300 Frameworks of Collegiate Learning:  This course is based on the best knowledge available about the beliefs and skills that can help you experience success in college.  You will learn how to work more effectively to get the most out of your time and your college experience. You will also plan for your future – both in college and in your future career. The strategies you learn in this programare reinforced in the Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning course, giving you the opportunity to immediately apply the skills you are learning. 
17. Math 1442 Statistical Reasoning: This college-level statistics course will give you experience with research that supports your future career.  You will analyze the design of authentic research reports and learn how to interpret the results. You will also learn appropriate ways to collect data, build your own research studies, and report your conclusions.  This course is designed to build on the skills and strategies developed in the Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning course, to smooth your transition to college level work.