Math Pathways - Learning Community Winter 2018 1/8/2018 – 2/17/2018 Cohort #8 Math 50 with Marissa Case

Why Do I have to take this class? You don’t HAVE to do anything! Taking this math class is a choice. The Pathways program is a gift from Mt. SAC.

Why is STDY CLASS LINKED TO MATH? Statistics About Math Classes1 Developmental Education (pre-college level classes) Affects 80% of students entering community colleges Underrepresented student groups in developmental classes 87% of both Latino and African American students 70 % of Asian American 74 % of white students 86% low-income Developmental sequences are lengthy, delaying students’ college careers Math takes an average of 2.5 terms to complete the sequence English students take an average of 1.9 terms Courses cannot be applied toward a degree Attrition (drop outs) is high 44 % of developmental math students successfully complete the sequence 17 % of students who start four levels below college level in math complete the sequence 1Mejia, M. R. (2016). Preparing Students for Success in California's Community Colleges . San Francisco: Public Policy Institute of California. http://www.mtsac.edu/president/cabinet-notes/2016-17/PPIC_Preparing_Students_for_Success_in_CCCs_Nov2016.pdf#search=Math%20pathways

Why do so many students not pass their math classes? Many reasons, but usually any combination of the following: Generally ‘at-risk’ students don’t know they are at risk, what they need, or what they need to do to succeed They usually say, “I just need to try harder” without specific plans for how to improve For many, math is just a hard subject to learn Many don’t put out enough time and effort to succeed in math classes Most don’t plan enough time for homework (You need 16 hours per week for MATH 50) When they do try to study, most don’t have effective study strategies Most just go to class, then home, and don’t take the time to identify and develop study partners/groups

Why do so many students not pass their math classes? Many reasons, but usually any combination of the following: (Continued) Maintaining interest and commitment to math success is a challenge because: Some are disappointed with their assessment scores and don’t think they need to start at the level where placed Many people don’t like math Some students have a hard time learning from some teachers’ teaching style Many don’t see the connection between math and their education/career goals Many get discouraged by the length of time and amount of work it takes to pass math classes Most are too distracted by ‘life’ (work, family, social life, problems, etc.) to focus on math Most don’t know what help is available, where to find it, or bother to use it College is an ‘emotional roller-coaster ride,’ so many get frustrated, overwhelmed, and/or give up, when faced with challenges

Talk to your Neighbor: How many of those reasons for not passing math classes can you relate to?

Why is STDY CLASS LINKED TO MATH? To give you the tools to beat the statistics on who succeeds in developmental math classes!

Why is STDY CLASS LINKED TO MATH? We want you to Succeed! Math Pathways Provides Help! Accelerated Math Courses Same Teacher Across Math Classes College Success Skills Class (STDY) Supplemental Instruction (SI) Passers Guaranteed Enrollment in Next Class

Math Class: math 50 with Marissa case CRN 30672 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 12:20pm - 2:25pm Room 61-3410 Professor Math Department

Support class: STDY 85A: Academic Success Basics Kathleen E. High, M.Ed., CCSP, GCDFI CRN: 30823 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:45 am Room 6-122 Adjunct Professor Learning Assistance Center

Supplemental Instructor (SI) Andrea Valenzuela Time & Location: TBA