Jenny Penniman

Caroline Essex Torcaso

Howard Community College

Original Course Content Courses Content

Basic Mathematics

Fractions, decimals, percentages, integers

Basic Algebra Fractions, order of operations, linear equations, exponents, graphing lines

Elementary Algebra

Systems of equations, factoring, quadratic equations, simplify rational expressions & radicals, direct & indirect variation

Intermediate Algebra

Graphing calculator, more linear & quadratic problems, rational exponents, rational equations, intro to exponential & logs.

Background Delivery Method Features

Computer-based Instruction Arithmetic-level (~ 20 yrs) Beginning Algebra (~19 yrs)

Prescriptive test, interactive computer videos, electronic quizzes (mastery), paper/pencil assignments & exams

Computer-based Instruction Beginning Algebra (~10 years)

Added electronic assignments

Background Delivery Method Features

Computer-enhanced Courses Elementary Algebra

Lecture instruction (1/2 sections), electronic assignments, quizzes (paper/pencil) and exams (paper/pencil & pilot of electronic version)

Computer-based Instruction Elementary Algebra

Computer-based instruction (1/2 sections), electronic assignments, electronic quizzes (mastery), paper/pencil exams

Computer-enhanced v Computer-based Instruction

Best Practices

Provide Multiple Formats of Instruction

Teach Students What to Do

Teach Students How to Study

Have High Expectations

Aggressive Schedules

Require Class Attendance

Be Flexible and Empathetic When You Can

Program Goals Program Goals

Increase Student Success Rates

- In current developmental course

- In subsequent courses

Decrease Time

- To complete developmental mathematics sequence

- To complete college-level mathematics requirement

Redesign Goals Course Goals

Student Mastery of Mathematical Concepts

Increase Students’ Study Skills

Develop Active Learners

Emphasize Objectives Needed in Future Courses

Flipping the Responsibility Overview

6 units/modules of material

Blended Learning Approach

Mastery required in each unit/module

Carry over mastered modules to next semester

Summer and Winter Extension Courses

Student who master two or more modules in a

semester will not fail

Blended Learning Instruction

• Computer-based Instruction

• Teacher-led Instruction (Recitation)

• One-on-One Tutoring (Lab)

Learning & Assessment

• Electronic Assignments (mastery)

• Paper/pencil Assignments (mastery)

• Electronic Quizzes (mastery)

• Electronic Exams (mastery)

Mastery Requirements

80% or higher Each Quiz

70% or higher Written Homework Average

75% or higher Each Module Exam

90% or higher Class Attendance*

* Score needed to take Quizzes and Module Exams

Student Responsibilities

Before Class:

Watch the Video Instruction and Fill-in Student Packet

Complete Practice Problems

Complete Online Homework

Complete Written Homework

Student Responsibilities

During Teacher-led Recitation:

Ask Questions

Participate in Activities

During Lab:

Ask Questions

Take WebTests

Take Module Exams

Getting There From Here Mastery Learning Traditional Class

Mod 1

Mod 2

Mod 3

Mod 4

Mod 5

Mod 6

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Final Exam

MATH-061 Basic Algebra & Geometry 4 cr

MATH-063 Introduction to Elementary Alg 4 cr

MATH-067 Elementary Algebra 4 cr

067E 1 cr

MATH-070 Intermediate Algebra

3 cr

Mastery Learning Past Grading Structure Mastered Grade

No Units F

One Unit F

Two Units D or L

Three or more Units Based on Work**

* Student must work until the last day of classes.

** 90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

Mastery Learning Current Grading Structure

Mastered Grade

No Modules F

One Module F

Two Modules C

Three Modules B

Four or more Modules A

Basic Algebra Results

MATH-061 N %W # Completing both

061 and 067 ABC%

Mastered 2 or more

Units

Fall 2011 588 12.1% 6 51.5% N/A

Fall 2012 500 12.3% 43 46.4% 73.4%

Fall 2013 524 10.3% 38 55.1% 74.9%

Elementary Algebra Results

MATH-067 N %W # Completing both 067 and

070 ABC %

Mastered 2 Units

Fall 2011 740 11.1% N/A 57.2% *

Fall 2012 787 11.6% N/A 41.0% 77.9%

Fall 2013 745 10.7% 17 40.2% 59.1%

* Approximate 24% earned D or F (took final exam)

Jenny Penniman jpenniman@howardcc.edu Caroline Essex Torcaso ctorcaso@howardcc.edu