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Developmental Math Redesign

Developmental Math Redesign. Chair, Department of Mathematical Sciences: Kyle Swanson (kswanson@uwm.edu) Interim Developmental Mathematics Coordinator: Kelly Kohlmetz (kellyk2@uwm.edu). Why?. Based on research Looked at national trends and successful programs

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Developmental Math Redesign

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  1. Developmental Math Redesign Chair, Department of Mathematical Sciences: Kyle Swanson (kswanson@uwm.edu) Interim Developmental Mathematics Coordinator: Kelly Kohlmetz (kellyk2@uwm.edu)

  2. Why? • Based on research • Looked at national trends and successful programs • Well-known link between recruitment, retention and remediation • Analysis of data here at UWM • Developmental mathematics was stumbling block for too many students at UWM

  3. Quick data summary • For those who pass Math 090, losing about 20% in transition from Math 090 to Math 095 • For those who pass Math 095, losing 20% in transition from Math 095 to credit bearing math (Math 103, Math 105, or Math 175) • About 20% more never complete credit bearing math course

  4. Changes at zero-credit level only • Credit bearing math courses will remain the same • Math 103, Math 105 and Math 175 will still exist • Students will be able to test directly into these courses as before • Changes are only to developmental mathematics (zero-credit courses)

  5. Current 0-cr. courses will not exist • Basic Math (Math 090) and Beginning Algebra (Math 095) will not exist for Fall 2014 • The course numbers will still exist for transfer students and on transcripts • We are NOT eliminating developmental mathematics… • … we are redesigning it! • Two new pathways will exist: • Mathematical Literacy (Math Lit) Pathway: Math 092 -> Math 102 for non-STEM • Algebra Pathway: Math 098 -> Math 108 for STEM

  6. Placement Level 0 • For those who would have normally placed into Math 090, advisor must now consider math ACT subscore as well: • ACT < 16 means students will take Math 094: Preparation for College Mathematics • ACT ≥ 16 means students can take Math 092: • Mathematical Literacy I (for non-STEM majors) OR Math 094 (STEM majors may want to take Math 094 so they can take Math 105 the second semester)

  7. Placement Level 10 • These students would have placed into Beginning Algebra but will now have a choice depending on their major/interest: • Math 092: Mathematical Literacy I (for non-STEM) • Math 098: Algebra I (for STEM)

  8. Math Lit Pathway • Called a pathway: Math 092 -> Math 102 • Students will satisfy GER Quant A in two semesters • Designed for non-STEM majors • Group work, class discussions, explaining reasoning, evaluating answers (does it make sense), spiral curriculum, college success skills integrated, taught in active learning classrooms • One main instructor with 1-2 GTAs (about 18 students per instructor) • Coordinator: Kelly Kohlmetz, PhD (current Math 095 coordinator)

  9. Math Lit: 092 -> 102 • MW or TR sections • Cannot test into Math 102 • Only students who complete Math 092 with C or better can take Math 102 • Use one textbook for both semester • One-year ALEKS license for online homework • Math 092 is 0-cr. course (3 cr. for financial aid) • Math 102 is 3-cr. course, which satisfies Quantitative Literacy Part A grad requirement

  10. Algebra Pathway • Called a pathway: Math 098 -> Math 108 • Students will satisfy GER Quant A in two semesters • Designed for STEM majors • Mini-lectures, group work, worksheets in class, traditional curriculum, experienced lecturers will mentor 4-5 GTAs, taught with Smart-Boards • Coordinator: Xianwei Van Harpen, PhD (current Math 105 coordinator)

  11. Alg: 098 -> 108 • MW or TR sections • Cannot test into Math 108 • Only students who complete Math 098 with C or better can take Math 108 • Use one textbook for both semester • One-year ALEKS license for online homework • Math 098 is 0-cr. course (3 cr. for financial aid) • Math 108 is 3-cr. course, which satisfies Quantitative Literacy Part A grad requirement • After completing Math 108, students are eligible to take any course for which Math 105 is prerequisite (e.g. Chem 100 or Math 211)

  12. Preparation for College Mathematics • Similar to Math 094 course now: 0-cr. but counts as 6-cr. for financial aid • Students would take Math 103, Math 105 or Math 175 after completing Math 094 with C or better • Similar to pathways, students will satisfy GER Quant A in two semesters • Flipped classroom model where students will watch lecture BEFORE coming to class and class time will be spent working problems, class discussions, demonstrating solutions, taught with Smart-Boards, manipulatives and lots of board work • Coordinator: Leah Rineck (experienced UWM combination instructor)

  13. Math 094 • MWTR in classroom with F in computer lab • Currently no textbook but may have study skills book • One-semester ALEKS license for online homework • Math 094 is 0-cr. course (6 cr. for fin. aid) • After completing Math 094, students are eligible to take any course for which Math 095 is prerequisite (e.g. Math 105)

  14. Placement Level 0

  15. Placement Level 10

  16. Placement Level 20 • Same placement as currently • Students may take Math 103, Math 105, Math 175 depending on major/interest

  17. Math Placement Test • UW-System test • Practice available online with information about scoring (need developmental or not) http://testing.wisc.edu/centerpages/mathtest.html • Changed some cutoffs • Only expect 200 students in Math 094 • Expect 200 more students to place directly into credit-bearing math courses

  18. Math Pathways Website • Official version of the website is now live! • http://uwm.edu/mathpathways/  • Tab with guidelines for advisors • Tabs with information about each developmental math pathway

  19. Contact us • Kyle Swanson: kswanson@uwm.edu Chair of Dept. of Math Sci. • Kelly Kohlmetz: kellyk2@uwm.edu Math Lit Pathways (092 & 102) Coordinator • Xianwei Van Harpen: vanharpe@uwm.edu Algebra Pathways (098 & 108) Coordinator • Leah Rineck: lmrineck@uwm.edu Preparation for College Mathematics (094) Coordinator

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