co-requisite mathematics redesign: technology and innovation in mathematics conference 2014

Implementing a Co-Requisite Model for College Algebra

Holly Ayers, Ozarka College

• Acceleration • Integration: Developmental and Transfer• Decreased Cost to Student and Institution• Best Practice Scaling• Faculty Research/Inquiry• Policy Development: Placement, Advising,

Completion

Co-Requisite Redesign Goals

• Acceleration of College Math Pathways• NCAT Emporium Model Utilization• Modularization• Mastery-Based• Computer Lab Utilization• Standardized Curriculum• Developmental/College Algebra Integration• Curriculum Alignment

Program Characteristics

Project OverviewCo-Requisite College Algebra

MATH INTENSIVE SCHEDULING

Foundations of Math

-3 Credits

College Algebra

-3 Credits

FACULTY ADVISING GUIDE

Placement Assurance

Supplemental Coursework

Pacing and Program Completion

Student Participant Guide/Contract

SUPPLEMENTAL TUTORING

Linked to Course

Alternative Options for Instruction

Co-Facilitated

MID-TERM AND EXIT INTERVIEW

FOCUS GROUPS

Policy Development

Progress Assurance

Co-Ownership of Redesign

Co-Requisite College Algebra

College Algebra Pathways

Outcomes AssessmentCourse Level Outcomes, Attendance, Demographics and Early Alerts

Analysis of Co-Requisite Impact

TIME TO COMPLETION

COST TO STUDENT

CO-REQUISITE COMPLETION

COLLEGE ALGEBRA COMPLETION

BEFORE Maximum 4Minimum 2 (16 week) semesters

$1096.50-$1687.50

n/a 77.97%2.5 year average

AFTER Maximum 3Minimum 1 (16 week) semesters

$641.00-$1332.00

73.12% 2.5 year average

77.29%2.5 year average

Getting Results: Developmental Math Redesign

Cohort Comparison: Fall 2011-Spring 2013Student Retention: 96% IncreaseStudent Persistence to Gateway Course: 139% Increase

Student Degree Completion: 31% Increase

Q & A?

Holly Ayers-Division Chair

Math, Science and Education

Ozarka College

hayers@ozarka.edu

870-368-2040