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Modularized Math with Software: ModMath. Greta Harris-Hardland Tarrant County College. What is ModMath ?. Nine separate modules created from the 3 traditional developmental math courses Each module is a 1-hour, 5-week course. Repetitive topics removed from curriculum
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Modularized Math with Software: ModMath Greta Harris-Hardland Tarrant County College
What is ModMath? • Nine separate modules created from the 3 traditional developmental math courses • Each module is a 1-hour, 5-week course. • Repetitive topics removed from curriculum • Learning outcomes are aligned from College Algebra to Pre-algebra. • Students use MyMathLab (instructional software package from Pearson). • Students are assessed with MyMathTest and advised for placement.
Tarrant County College District(Fort Worth Area) • TCC has 5 campuses and enrolled over 50,000 students in fall 2011. • TCC is the sixth-largest college or university in Texas. • In 2006, TCC began reviewing the success rates of students in developmental math courses: Less than 50% pass these courses.
ModMath’s History • TCC hosted summit in 2007 with area four-year and two-year institutions. • Faculty and administrators defined standard learning outcomes for College Algebra. • Faculty “backward mapped” and vertically aligned the learning outcomes needed to reach College Algebra. • Faculty created modules using MyMathLab, placement exam using MyMathTest, and example test questions for each instructor to use as reference.
Advantages for the Student • “Enters” sequence at different points • Receives an individualized plan • Can complete remediation faster • More remedial options for “near-cut-off” Accuplacer scores • May repeat modules
Scale Up • ModMath launched in Fall 2008 • Enrollment in ModMath steadily growing: • 406 students enrolled in Spring 2009 • 1,227 students enrolled in Spring 2010 • Over 2,000 enrolled in Spring 2012
Comparing Success Rates of ModMath and Traditional Math Students • During the first 4 semesters: • In Pre-Algebra, ModMath students’ success rate (rate of receiving at least a “C” grade) was at least 20% higher. • In Beginning Algebra, ModMath students’ success rate was at least 12% higher. • In Intermediate Algebra, ModMath students’ success rate was at least 13% higher.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Download event materials and learn more at www.PostsecondaryResearch.org For more information about ModMath, contact Greta Harris-Hardland at greta.harris-hardland@tccd.edu NCPR IS FUNDED BY THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION and is a partnership of the Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University; MDRC; the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia; and faculty at Harvard University.