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Prep Year Math Report

Prep Year Math Report. 2001/2002. Presented by: Dr. Faisal Fairag. Report Contents. 1. Students-related activities . 1.1  Remedial classes. 1.2  Broadcasting Algebra and Trigonometry videos. 1.3  Broadcasting revision classes. 1.4  Math Friends.

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Prep Year Math Report

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  1. Prep Year Math Report 2001/2002 Presented by: Dr. Faisal Fairag

  2. Report Contents 1. Students-related activities. 1.1 Remedial classes. 1.2  Broadcasting Algebra and Trigonometry videos. 1.3  Broadcasting revision classes. 1.4  Math Friends. 2.  Instructors-related activities. 2.1Workshop on WebCT. 2.2  Prep Year Math Program Workshop. 2.3  Committees. 2.4  Instructors resources. 3.   Material-related activities. 3.1 Aufmann’s report on Prep Year Math Program. 3.2  Prep Year Website. 3.3  WebCT e-pack. 3.4  Learn by posters. 3.5 Development of lab resourses of Math 002 using Matlab.

  3. Students-related Activities • Remedial Classes • 3 meetings, 2-hour each. • 60-150 students. • 7 faculty members participated. • Review the material. • Preparation for exams. • Assist low level learners. • Problem Solving.

  4. Students-related Activities • Broadcasting Algebra and Trigonometry Videos • Series of videos hosted by Dana Mosley. • Approval from HMC (textbook publisher). • Evening broadcasting in KFUPM TV (a week before exams). • Multimedia resource on PY Website.

  5. Students-related Activities • Broadcasting Revision Classes • Recording by Audio-visual Department. • Broadcasting in KFUPM TV. • A week before Exam I, Exam II, Final Exam. • Benefit all students.

  6. Students-related Activities • Math Friends • High-ability students at PY Math. • Recommended by instructors. • High performance in Math 001. • Engage in WebCT course. • Mini Math Projects. • Challenging problems.

  7. Instructors-related Activities • Workshop on WebCT • With cooperation with ADC. • 9-hour workshop (start April 30). • 17 PY faculty + 3 Math Dept. faculty. • Train PY faculty on WebCT. • Related to Math 001 & 002 curricula.

  8. Instructors-related Activities • PY Math Program Workshop • 3-session workshop on January 26, 2002. • Open ceremony held by Vice Rector, Dr. Al-khedair. • Improve the teaching and learning resources. • Interaction and exchange of ideas among instructors.

  9. Instructors-related Activities • Committees • Curriculum Development / Instructional Manuals Group (CD/IM G)· • Scheduling Group (SG) · • Technology Aided Learning Group (TAL Gp) • Technology Aided Learning Group (TAL Gp) • Exam Groups Exam I – Math 001, Exam I - Math 002 Exam II – Math 001, Exam II – Math 002 Final Exam – Math 001, Final Exam – Math 002

  10. Instructors-related Activities • Instructors Resources • HM Testing CD (computerized test generator). • HMClassPrep (transparencies, masters, chapter tests, quizzes). • Printed Test Bank. • Algorithmic Computer Tutor CD. • Algebra and Trigonometry Videos. • Graphing calculator instructional video. • Instructors solutions manual.

  11. Material-related Activities • Aufmann’s Report on PY Math Program •   Introducing Word Problems •  Teaching Load •   External Evaluation •   Current Set up • Observations of Prof. Aufmann •   Recommendations of Prof. Aufmann • Current Practice in Prep Year Math • Hardship and suggestions. •    Revision of Syllabi •   Utilization of the 4th hour •   Software and Computerized Testing •   Exams and Evaluation •   Homework •   Graphing Calculators •   Short Review Manuals •   Placement Test

  12. Material-related Activities • PY Website • Syllabus • HW solutions • Practice exams with solutions • Solutions fro old exams • Instructional slides • Algebra and Trigonometry videos • FAQ • PY announcements • Manuals and handouts • Contact information for Coordinator and faculty

  13. Material-related Activities • WebCT e-pack • Provide Internet-based education platform. • Enrich the learning experience. • Downloaded and evaluate several e-packs. • Interested instructors are building an e-pack related to Math 001 and 002 materials

  14. Material-related Activities • Learn by Posters • Posters on mathematics word problems. • Distributed in (hallways, students’ cafeteria, classrooms…etc). • Variety of topics relating math to (engineering and sciences, computer sciences, and industrial management). • Introduce students to KFUPM Colleges. • Apply theories in Math 001/002 in real life problems. • Motivate self-learning.

  15. Material-related Activities • Development of Lab Material for Math 002 Using Matlab • Recommended by Prof. Aufmann. • Matlab is used in higher math and engineering. • lab will present short theoretical instruction. • Computer practice drill related to Math 002.

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