Co-requisite Collaboration: English and Math at Kent State University Presented by: Steven Antalvari Director – Academic Engagement and Degree Completion

The KSU Team:

Why Quantitative Reasoning + College Writing I Both emphasize critical thinking and communication Goal Develop student’s ability to identify real life situations where mathematical approaches can be effectively communicated to a relevant audience

What the classes look like Quantitative Reasoning communicate mathematical outcomes and processes in a coherent and understandable way Rewrite ambiguous text, in a more precise/clear form Make inferences that may not be immediately obvious College Writing I Cognitive component Present reasoning spatially for the student Assess writing by checking for logical errors and unintended computational errors with data Writing also slows down the process, allowing a chance to reflect

What the classes look like Quantitative Reasoning College Writing I Work in groups on mathematical projects related to major that require sustained thinking Communicate the solution process and interpret results in a sustained piece of writing Students will: Use specific critical thinking and analytical skills developed in their writing course, to reflect and communication ways to frame and reason about situations relevant to their majors in a productive quantitative way

3 majors at the Kent Campus Non-Stem or Statistics pathway majors Who is participating 3 majors at the Kent Campus Non-Stem or Statistics pathway majors Exploratory Hospitality Management Music

How are we recruiting students? Kent Campus students No prior math or English credit ENG ACT 16-19 or SAT Writing and Language 400- 450 Math ACT 18-21 or SAT Mathematics Subscore 400- 500 ALEKS Math score of 30+

What does it look like together? 2 sections of ENG 11011 (College Writing I) with 19 students 1 section of MATH 20095 (ST: Quantitative Reasoning) with 38 students. Scheduled back to back on a student’s schedule Course Day Time ENG 11011 T R 7:45am-9:00am MATH 20095 9:55am-11:30am 12:30pm-1:45pm

Questions? Contact: Steven Antalvari (jantalva@kent.edu) for more information