Kansas Algebra ProgramKansas Algebra Program

Spring OrientationSpring Orientation

Agenda Agenda

Student Success - Fall 2008 Reflection Spring outlook Finalize scheduling Spring meetings

Student Success - Fall 2008 Reflection Spring outlook Finalize scheduling Spring meetings

Math 002 Fall ResultsMath 002 Fall Results

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Math 101 Fall ResultsMath 101 Fall Results

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What do you think?What do you think?

Sticking points Likes & dislikes How did I do? What will I change? Advice for success

Sticking points Likes & dislikes How did I do? What will I change? Advice for success

Key AreasKey Areas

Help Room Professional conduct Consistent, accurate information

Content KAP

Exam proctoring Skills Test Lab

Help Room Professional conduct Consistent, accurate information

Content KAP

Exam proctoring Skills Test Lab

Enrollment OutlookEnrollment Outlook

Math 002 15 sections 197 students

Math 101 37 sections 788 students

Math 002 15 sections 197 students

Math 101 37 sections 788 students

Spring schedule at KAPSpring schedule at KAP

Differences in the students. Fewer sections of Math 002 Separate Final Exam for 002/101 TA meetings every two weeks (vs.

every week) Down time??

Differences in the students. Fewer sections of Math 002 Separate Final Exam for 002/101 TA meetings every two weeks (vs.

every week) Down time??

Employee Roles for SpringEmployee Roles for Spring Gateway lab monitor

Skills Test lab monitor

Group tutor leader

Grader for TA with 2 classes

Gateway lab monitor

Skills Test lab monitor

Group tutor leader

Grader for TA with 2 classes

Organized Group TutoringOrganized Group Tutoring

Reserve study rooms in 323 11:00, 3:00, 6:00 -- MTWR Students sign up at KAP office desk Consistency - group membership Opportunities for ‘extras’

Calculator work Student led discussions Group work

Reserve study rooms in 323 11:00, 3:00, 6:00 -- MTWR Students sign up at KAP office desk Consistency - group membership Opportunities for ‘extras’

Calculator work Student led discussions Group work

Spring MeetingsSpring Meetings

Tutors - attend two 002 and two 101 meetings during the semester

TAs - attend two meetings for course you are not teaching (in addition to required)

Tutors - attend two 002 and two 101 meetings during the semester

TAs - attend two meetings for course you are not teaching (in addition to required)

Meeting ScheduleMeeting ScheduleGateway lab monitors

Now - Here KAP responsibilities 12:00 pm - Snow Lab

Skills Test lab monitors Now - ST 323

TAs & Graders Now - KAP office

101 TAs - ST 330002 TAs - ST 335

Gateway lab monitors Now - Here KAP responsibilities 12:00 pm - Snow Lab

Skills Test lab monitors Now - ST 323

TAs & Graders Now - KAP office

101 TAs - ST 330002 TAs - ST 335

Kansas Algebra ProgramKansas Algebra Program

Spring Orientation

Group LeadersSpring Orientation

Group Leaders

Group Leader FoldersGroup Leader Folders

HW Score sheet for Unit 1 (101TAs) Initial class roster Replacement pages for IG

HW Score sheet for Unit 1 (101TAs) Initial class roster Replacement pages for IG

Break Out SessionsBreak Out Sessions

Changes to make this semester - what I will say &/or do differently

Homework policy forms & grading Openers / Closers Time management & Reviewing

Changes to make this semester - what I will say &/or do differently

Homework policy forms & grading Openers / Closers Time management & Reviewing

Starting the semesterStarting the semester

Get to know the students in your class What are their names? Background? Gender Balance? Interests (major?) Concerns & expectations

Get to know the students in your class What are their names? Background? Gender Balance? Interests (major?) Concerns & expectations

Homework PolicyHomework Policy

See the sample on page 6 (IG) for the format and content requirements.

Approved copy is to be on file with Ingrid. When & how to articulate to the students?

What are their expectations? (get to know them) Wait for enrollment to settle down? Will need to repeat/remind several times. Consistency is key!!

See the sample on page 6 (IG) for the format and content requirements.

Approved copy is to be on file with Ingrid. When & how to articulate to the students?

What are their expectations? (get to know them) Wait for enrollment to settle down? Will need to repeat/remind several times. Consistency is key!!

Unit I - Foundations, Lines, Circles, Systems & MatricesUnit I - Foundations, Lines, Circles, Systems & Matrices

Review of Algebra Skills - AR #1 Distance & Midpoint Circles Graphs Lines Systems

Review of Algebra Skills - AR #1 Distance & Midpoint Circles Graphs Lines Systems

Plan Ahead - Have OptionsPlan Ahead - Have Options

Who comes to the 1st class?

Most everyone on the roster? Quite a few absences or irregularities? Time factor

Who comes to the 1st class?

Most everyone on the roster? Quite a few absences or irregularities? Time factor

ConsiderationsConsiderations

1. It is possible to cover distance/midpoint (F.1) and circles (F.4) in one day - mostly!

2. Lines - if done well - will lay the foundations for work with linear functions, systems, etc. later in the course.

1. It is possible to cover distance/midpoint (F.1) and circles (F.4) in one day - mostly!

2. Lines - if done well - will lay the foundations for work with linear functions, systems, etc. later in the course.

Wrap Up ChecklistWrap Up Checklist

Supplies Forms completed / turned in Rosters & Syllabii Next meeting is: HAVE A GOOD SEMESTER!!

Supplies Forms completed / turned in Rosters & Syllabii Next meeting is: HAVE A GOOD SEMESTER!!