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Arithmetic WARM UPS. Workshop Approach to Remedial Mathematics Using Problem Solving. Accelerated Class Time Remedial Requirements Student-Centered High Student Engagement Students have many resources: Consult the Help Pages in the Workbook A sk instructor for assistance
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Arithmetic WARM UPS • Workshop • Approach to • Remedial • Mathematics • Using • Problem • Solving
Accelerated • Class Time • Remedial Requirements • Student-Centered • High Student Engagement • Students have many resources: • Consult the Help Pages in the Workbook • Ask instructor for assistance • Discuss with a fellow classmate • Seek help from a tutor Arithmetic WARM UPS
Arithmetic WARM UPS • 20-hour workshop in 4-weeks • Includes 4 computer lab hours • In both session types, currently using the 2nd edition • of Arithmetic WARM UPS (Pearson), retails at about $35 • Teacher has 60 students in one semester
Arithmetic WARM UPS • Four “Skill Sheets” • Remainder of questions are in “Mixed Sheets” • “Help Pages” • The Answer Key
Arithmetic WARM UPS • Fall 2009 – Spring 2011 • Between 75% and 80% student success rate • Currently fully implemented • Initially made possible by QCC Office of • Academic Affairs, followed by • CUNY Central Office of Academic Affairs • Initiative on Improving Undergraduate • Mathematics Learning