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Elementary Algebra and Basic Physical Science combined course

Elementary Algebra and Basic Physical Science combined course. Tejan Tingling The Community College of Baltimore County Innovations 2013. The Beginnings. Wife and board Innovation of CCBC ALP (Accelerated Learning Program) and AMP (Accelerated Mathematics Program). The Idea.

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Elementary Algebra and Basic Physical Science combined course

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  1. Elementary Algebra and Basic Physical Science combined course Tejan Tingling The Community College of Baltimore County Innovations 2013

  2. The Beginnings • Wife and board • Innovation of CCBC • ALP (Accelerated Learning Program) and AMP (Accelerated Mathematics Program)

  3. The Idea • Follow AMP model with Elementary Algebra and General Physical Science • Integrated topics • 2 grades earned • “Just in time” remediation

  4. Elementary Algebra Topics • Linear Equations in One Variable & Applications • Linear Inequalities in One Variable • Linear Equations and Graphing • Systems of Linear Equations • Exponents • Polynomials • Factoring Text: Introductory Algebra Text by CCBC Mathematics Faculty

  5. General Physical Science Topics • Linear Motion • Nonlinear Motion • Newton’s Laws of Motion • Momentum • Energy • Rotational Motion • Gravity • Satellite Motion • The Atomic Nature of Matter • Solids • Liquids • Gases Text: Conceptual Physics by Hewitt; changed to College Physics by Serway/Vuillewith supplements via web

  6. Problem-Based Learning • Worked with Physics faculty to create lead-in exercises • Some topics had to be done separately (exponents, atomic structure, states of matter, and others) • Attempted shoehorned Systems of Equations/ Momentum

  7. The 400 pound gorilla How many students sign up for the course?

  8. Structure of course • Elementary Algebra: 3 tests and cumulative final exam • General Physical Science: 4 tests • Quizzes throughout courses (9 total)

  9. Results Student 1(poor attendance; stopped attending after 8th week; had B in both courses at time): Math: F, Physics: F Student 2 (taking Math 082 for second time): Math: F, Physics: D Student 3: Math: A, Physics: B

  10. Issues and Next Steps • Am I a dreamer? • How to attract students to science at lower math levels? • How to effectively connect mathematics to science courses while creating acceleration? • In process of combining College Physics and Applied Algebra with trigonometry courses.

  11. Thank you!! Questions and Discussion

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