MSJC Fall 2009 BSI Supplemental Instruction (SI) MSJC SI Coordinator: Janice Levasseur, M.S. MVC Math Center Coordinator Instructor of Mathematics

SI Elements: Course Selection SI (student) Leader SI (review) Sessions historically difficult courses funding SI (student) Leader passed course with an ‘A’ paid for attending all classes does not re-lecture leads/facilitates discussion shares study strategies viewed as a peer SI (review) Sessions ‘ two’ one hour sessions per wk planned around students group study/participation Participation attended at least one SI session attendance is voluntary SI models the successful student habit (group study) by putting into place the study group and then ensures its productiveness by providing an SIL

Fall 2009 MSJC BSI SI Courses - 9 Sections supported SJC – 4 sections Math 50, 51, 90, 96 MVC – 5 sections Math 50, 90 (2), Engl 62, Engl 98 Coordination District Coordinator: Janice Levasseur SI Mentors: SJC – Evelyn Menz, MVC – Michelle Eynon Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10

BSI SI Data Census enrollment - 328 students Contact hours 139 SI students (42% participation rate) SJC – 70 SI students (out of 158 - 44%) MVC – 69 SI students ( out of 170 - 41%) 74 SI students (53%) attended 5+ SI sessions Contact hours 1060 student contact hours with SI Leaders SJC – 401 hours MVC – 659 hours Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10

SI Participants attended on average 7.6 sessions The mean # of students per session was 4.4 A SI session requires an estimated 3 students to be cost effective. 7.6 5 Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10 5

District Benefits Increased course grades 2.34 SI vs. 1.64 non-SI Decreased attrition rates 14.4% SI vs. 27.5% non-SI Increased success rates 63.3% SI vs. 41.8% non-SI Looking at ARCC – C. Persistence Rate and E. Annual Successful Completion Rate Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10

MSJC BSI SI Results Fall 09 SI success 63.3% NonSI success 41.8% 27.5% 14.4% 328 Students (census) 139 SI Students (42%) SI GPA: 2.34 Non SI GPA: 1.64 Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10

Grade Point Average SI versus Non-SI group The mean final grade average of the SI participants 2.34 was 0.70 higher than the non-SI participants. Grade Point Average SI versus Non-SI group 8 Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10 8

59% of all MVC SI participants attended 5 or more SI sessions. 43% of all SJC SI participants attended 5 or more SI sessions. 59% of all MVC SI participants attended 5 or more SI sessions. # of SI Sessions Attended Mean Final Grade Average The students who attend regularly benefit more from SI than those who only attend before exams. 9 Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10 9

Key Findings and Next Steps SI effective form of academic support for BSI classes 63.3% success rate for SI participants vs. 41.8% success rate for non-SI participants F09 realized the first successful outcome in Math 96 – will consider reinstating support if funding is available. Benefits for BSI SI participants incorporation of study skills building a connection to peers and college extra support during crucial time in education SI challenges: space – introduction of college hour helped but is not the cure availability of SI leaders – can’t set the SI schedule till they register SI Leaders  early registration? funding needed for SI Mentors – 35 sections of SI (12 BSI supported) in Sp 10 semester trained & experienced help with SI Leader observations) Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10 10

Break-outs Fall 2009 BSI SJC Fall 2009 BSI MVC Historical Perspective MVC F’07 thru F’09 Success Rates Attrition Rates Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10

MSJC – SJC BSI Results Fall 09 SI success 56% NonSI success 44% 24% 17% Differences in success rates and attrition rates not a big at SJC as MVC Census Enrollment: 158 SI Group: 70 (44%) Student Contact: 401 Hours SI GPA: 2.40 Non SI GPA: 1.75 12

MSJC – MVC BSI Results Fall 09 SI success 71% NonSI success 40% 31% 12% Census Enrollment: 170 SI Group: 69 (41%) Student Contact: 659 Hours SI GPA: 2.38 Non SI GPA: 1.52 13

MVC Success Rates F’07 thru F’09 SI supported sections F’07 – F’09 No SI Non-SI SI Math 50 55.2% N = 1463 40.7% N = 91 79.2% N = 48 Math 51 61.7% N = 1643 50.8% N = 59 79.1% N = 86 Math 90 49.0% N = 3005 35.3% N = 139 72.4% N = 123 Math 96* 53.7% N = 3449 50% N = 30 52.8% N = 72 The “No-SI” group are the classes in which SI was not attached. “Non-SI” refers to the students who are in a SI supported class that do not participate in the SI program. The “SI” group are the students who participate in SI. SI participants had the highest success rates, followed by the success rates when SI was not present in class, and lastly the success rates for those who elected to not participate in SI. * Math 96 has consistently produced up-side-down results at MVC (support was cut after the F’09 semester.) Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10

MVC Attrition Rates F’07 thru F’09 SI supported sections F’07 – F’09 No SI Non-SI SI Math 50 15.5% N = 1463 27.5% N = 91 4.2% N = 48 Math 51 13.9% N = 1643 23.7% N = 59 7.0% N = 86 Math 90 20.8% N = 3005 29.5% N = 139 8.1% N = 123 Math 96 22.4% N = 3449 26.7% N = 30 N = 72 SI participants had the lowest attrition rates, followed by the attrition rates when SI was not present in class, and lastly the attrition rates for those who elected to not participate in SI. Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext7073 - 1/31/10