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WvEB Algebra A Web Enhanced Course

WvEB Algebra A Web Enhanced Course. Dr. Laura J. Pyzdrowski Institute for Math Learning Mathematics Department West Virginia University - Morgantown. Steering Committee. V. J. Benokraitis Deborah Brown Connie Dale Bruce Ebanks Bruce Flack Elizabeth Dale James Denvir Murrel Hoover

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WvEB Algebra A Web Enhanced Course

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  1. WvEB AlgebraA Web Enhanced Course Dr. Laura J. Pyzdrowski Institute for Math Learning Mathematics Department West Virginia University - Morgantown

  2. Steering Committee • V. J. Benokraitis Deborah Brown • Connie Dale Bruce Ebanks • Bruce Flack Elizabeth Dale • James Denvir Murrel Hoover • Carl Johnson David Kennedy • Larry Lamb James Miller • Diana Munza Mary Poling • Laura Pyzdrowski Gary Seldomridge • Deborah Seldomridge Judy Silver • Sue Steinbeck Joe Urbanski • Donna Watson

  3. Design Sub - Committee Jim Denvir (Marshall) Bruce Ebanks (Marshall) James Miller (WVU - Morgantown) Laura J. Pyzdrowski (coordinator) Judy Silver (Marshall) Joe Urbanski ( WVUIT) Diana Munza ( High School Teacher Representative)

  4. 9-12 Sub - Committee Murrell Hoover (Charleston) Larry Lamb (State Mathematics Coordinator) Diana Munza (Fairmont) Debbie Seldomridge (Keyser) Sue Steinbeck (Parkersburg)

  5. Current Higher Education Course Committee Members • Sue Barton, WVU-Tech • Cecilia Fizer, Concord • Evelyn Pupplo-Cody, Marshall • Laura Pyzdrowski, WVU-Morgantown

  6. WvEB Algebra Course • A college-level mathematics course for high school students. • The structure of the course allows for concurrent enrollment.

  7. GOAL • To help students remain in the mathematics pipeline while in high school, and allow for a smooth transition into entry level college mathematics.

  8. High School Students • Experience the Pace of a University Course • Gain Confidence in Mathematical Ability • Avoid Senior Mathematics Void

  9. Design • Target the “middle track”student • Will not replace mathematics courses in the high school curriculum.

  10. Design Higher Education Instructor of Record High School Teacher Facilitator • Instructional Goals and Objectives • Students are counseled as to course appropriateness.

  11. Design • Students use a graphing utility/graphing calculator. • Students work in groups when appropriate. • Students will be exposed to problem solving in real-life situations. • Students make connections among tables of numbers, algebraic analysis, and graphs.

  12. WvEB Course Components • Reading Assignments ( Text Component) • Lectures ( CD Component) • Laboratories ( CD Component) • Homework ( Text Component) • Homework Quizzes ( Web Component) • Tests ( Given at High School Site) • Instructor/Facilitator/Student Communication ( Web Component)

  13. Facilitator • The facilitator for the project must be a certified high school mathematics teacher. • Must apply to the institution of record. • Is the instructor of record for the high school credit portion of the course. • Must attend professional development sessions to become familiar with the technological components of the course as well as the course material and requirements.

  14. Duties of facilitator • Monitoring tests in a supervised setting. • Sending or giving student materials to the instructor of record. • Handing graded materials back to the students. • Facilitating with homework assignments.

  15. Duties of facilitator • Assisting and guiding students who need help with content of the course. • Supervising computer laboratories and guiding student groups when needed through difficult laboratory topics. • Making sure that the computer facilities are functioning and reporting malfunctions to the appropriate support staff and the instructor of record.

  16. Duties of facilitator • Assisting in counseling as to the appropriateness of the course for interested students. • The facilitator will be the "eyes and ears" for the instructor of record and will provide information about student concerns and in class performance to the instructor of record.

  17. WvEB Algebra “Perks” • “Salary” of $80/student for up to 10 students. For 11 students or more the “salary” is $1000 • To teacher if offered outside of school day • To county if offered during school day • No Minimum number of students required

  18. Structure The structure at each site will vary. Students meet during scheduled times to discuss and do mathematics and take tests. ( Contact hours) There will be supervised group work for the interactive computer laboratories.

  19. Placement • Accuplacer is used to collect baseline placement information. It is also used as an “exit” data collection instrument.

  20. Eligibility • An overall GPA of 3.0. • An earned “C” or better in the following courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. • A letter from the high school principal giving permission to the student to take the course. • Meet other institutional entry requirements. For example, a letter from the parent(s)/guardian giving permission for the student to take the course is a requirement at West Virginia University.

  21. Software/Hardware Requirements: • A Pentium system with 16Mb of memory • Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT • Internet Explorer. • A sound card, and CD-ROM

  22. WvEB AlgebraWVU-Morgantown Sites • Hedgesville High School • Keyser High School • Liberty High School • Lincoln High School • Roane County High School

  23. WvEB AlgebraWVU-Morgantown Sites • Hedgesville High School • Keyser High School • Liberty High School • Lincoln High School • Roane County High School

  24. WvEB AlgebraOther Sites • Fairmont - Fairmont Senior High, Fairmont East High School, North Marion High School • Marshall - Spring Valley High, St. Joseph’s • WVU Tech - George Washington High

  25. WvEB AlgebraResults • 29 Student Participants in Fall 2000

  26. WvEB AlgebraResults

  27. WvEB AlgebraResults Fall 2000

  28. Scores on Accuplacer • Scores of 40 or less : < 20th percentile • Scores of 41 to 62: 20th - 50th percentile • Scores of 63 to 85: 50th - 80th percentile • Scores of 86 to 102: 80th - 90th percentile • Scores of 103 to 120: 90th - 100th percentile

  29. Student Participation • Fall 2000: 29 students • Spring 2001: 50 students • Fall 2001: 20 students • Spring 2002: 107 students

  30. Accuplacer ScoresFall 2000 - Fall 2001

  31. What Comes Next? • There is a WvEB Trig being developed • For Information contact • Dr. Michael Mays,Institute for Math Learning • Mathematics Department,WVU-Morgantown • Research Design • Invitation to Others to Learn More and Join

  32. ? Questions ? • This slide show is available at • www.wvebmath.ws • For more information • email: lpyzdrow@wvu.edu

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