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February 11-12, 2010 Houston, TX
SMART Math Redesign
A Dream Come True!
Math Breakout Session www.jscc.edu/smart-math A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution www.thencat.org
Mastery Learning
New students begin with proctored Pre-Test on Module 1 • 80% mastery moves student to next module If less than 80% student completes Guided Studies – (workbook format) Homework in MyMathLab Practice Test in MyMathLab Post Test in MyMathLab 80% mastery required to move from one homework assignment to next 75% mastery required on proctored post test
Modularization
12 modules replaced 3 traditional courses.
MODULES
1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
TRADITIONAL COURSE
Basic Mathematics Elementary Algebra Intermediate Algebra To satisfy a module the overall grade must be at least 75%.
Components of each module grade: Attendance 5% Notebooks Homework Post-Test (Proctored) 10% 15% 70%
Procedure for Modularization
Course competencies from the three traditional courses were separated into 12 clearly defined modules Prerequisite modules were identified for success in ‒ general education math courses ‒ Chemistry 101, Economics, Psychology, etc.) ‒ other (non-math) college level courses (ex: programs not requiring college level math (Allied Health, Technology, etc.) Developmental Math requirements Curriculum Committee approved major change in Procedures were set up to advise students of their multi-exit opportunities based on their career choice Advisor training sessions were conducted
Programs of Study Module Requirements
Required Modules
12 modules 8 modules 7 modules 6 modules 4 modules
Number of programs DSPM Students Fall 2008/Spring 2009 7 4 35 1 1
20.3 % 31.2 % 47.1 % 0.8 % 0.6 %