Montgomery College Math Outcomes Lab One of five colleges in the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, Montgomery College has a fall 2007 student population of 9,200; 2,400 are in developmental math

Montgomery College The Challenge Create an innovative curriculum that addresses developmental math students’ quest for success. Math Outcomes Lab

Innovation Montgomery College Math Outcomes Lab Early intervention Proactive Time efficiency for students Flexible for students Immediate feedback Instructors complete all topics Student complaints eliminated Student ownership of material All developmental students involved Math Outcomes Lab

Sustainability Montgomery College Math Outcomes Lab First Semester: Spring ‘03 • Create measurable outcomes • Train faculty on software and project • Pilot with a few sections • Initiate survey for students and faculty Second Year: Fall ’04-Spring ‘05 • Pilot a larger group 30/33 voluntary participation • Establish a welcoming environment for students • Provide training and communication Third Year Fall ’05-Spring ‘06 • District mandates outcome assessment of some type • All developmental sections participate • Develop additional training and communication • Create shared ownership Fourth Year: Fall ’06-Present Baker, (2005) League for Innovation. Math Outcomes Lab

Successes Montgomery College Developmental enrollments are constant. College-level enrollments have increased. Calculus enrollments have increased. Students who take our outcomes courses are retained at a significantly higher percentage than those who don’t. Math Outcomes Lab

Montgomery College Adaptability Math Outcomes Lab “Montgomery College's innovative ‘outcome lab’ has proven to make a significant impact on both the retention and success of these students.  After studying the assessment data for this program, Lower Columbia College is intent upon moving in a similar direction, which we feel will be of benefit to our students and our community.” Lower Columbia College Geary Greenleaf Dean for Instructional Programs Visited or contacted by several colleges including Galveston College, San Jacinto College, Houston Community College, Richland College, Angelina College, Las Vegas, and schools in CA, CT, NC. Math Outcomes Lab