Increase Student Math Success in 15 Hours

Math Center Services

Free, drop-in tutoring by instructors and qualified student tutors A place to study individually or in small groups In-house loan of current textbooks, study guides, and solutions manuals Supplemental books and DVDs to view in-house or to check out

Computer tutorials, math software, and Internet access Calculators for in-house use or semester rental Instructional and reference handouts Make-up testing

Hours of Operation Spring 2016 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Summer 2016 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Student Learning Outcomes Students will: Successfully complete concurrently enrolled mathematics class. Demonstrate an improved confidence in their mathematical abilities. Demonstrate an improved confidence in their use of technology.

Student Success in Relation to Time Spent in the Math Center

Fall & Spring Semesters

Summer Session

Fall & Spring Semesters – Algebra 1

Fall & Spring Semesters - Statistics

Results of Surveys Given to Math Center Users Over 11 semesters (752 students) 47% reported that their course grade improved by at least one letter grade due to the help received in the Math Center. 37% reported that they probably would have had to drop their math class if they had not received help in the Math Center. 76% reported that their math skills and/or habits improved due to the time they spent in the Math Center.

Results of Surveys (continued) 70% reported that the Math Center helped to give them more confidence in their abilities as a math student. 75% said they felt more confident in using computer software as a result of spending time in the Math Center. 84% said they felt more confident using a calculator as a result of spending time in the Math Center. 76% said they felt more confident in using mathematical websites as a result of spending time in the Math Center.

Challenges Too crowded/Too noisy Funding Temporary Solution: Extend hours Funding Temporary Solution: Grant funding (BSI, STEM, FWS)

Best Practices An environment that is conducive to student learning. Conveniently located near math classes. Students come first, i.e. given the highest priority. The staff conducts itself professionally, while at the same time being friendly and welcoming. A few, simple rules are established and enforced to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.

Best Practices (continued) Faculty/staff support and involvement are key to the success of supplemental instruction. Involvement can be in several forms: Instructors tutor in the Math Center. Instructors encouraging student attendance. Class visits/orientations Assignment to come to Math Center Collaboration with student services outside of the Mathematical Sciences Department, e.g. Health Services, LAP, Tutorial Center, AIM, MESA, STEM, Community Education, IT Services, Counseling, CJPC, Business Services, etc.

Best Practices (continued) Peer tutors who know math well. Flexibility in tutoring styles. Staff working as a team. Encourage and affirm students to become independent learners. Support materials. Good management.

In brief, we want our students to be: Directed Engaged Focused Nurtured Valued Connected

Increase Student Math Success in 15 Hours Presenter: Mary Alice Majoue Math Center Coordinator Email: mmajoue@hancockcollege.edu Phone: x3463