Teaching Co-requisite Math Classes 6/23/2018 Teaching Co-requisite Math Classes An overview Developmental Math/ Math Workshop August 22, 2018

What is a Co-requisite Course? A course linked to a college-level credit course 0 units 1 unit 2 units 3 units Supplemental Support Supplemental Support Lecture Lab Activity Active Learning Skills Development

Purpose of a Co-requisite Course? To enable underprepared students to be successful in their college- level mathematics courses. Developmental materials is presented As a co-requisite with college-level coursework NOT a prerequisite to the college-level course Support the learning objectives of the credit-level course

Content of Co-requisite Courses Just in Time skills and knowledge necessary for college-level readiness Topics not needed for college-level course not included.

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New Book Overview – Math 0309 Learning objectives Students will: 1. add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers and manipulate certain expressions. 2. find the perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles and circles. 3. solve problems using scientific notation. 4. simplify algebraic expressions. 5. solve problems using equations and inequalities. 6. factor polynomials using the techniques of the greatest common factor, grouping, difference of two squares and trinomials of the form x2 + bx + c. 7. multiply and divide, and simplify rational expressions 8. plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations. 9. graph linear inequalities. 10. Find the rate of change of a line & write its equation. 11. Model situations with linear, quadratic, or exponential functions. Math 0309 Learning objectives Students will: 1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers and manipulate certain expressions. 2. Simplify algebraic expressions. 3. Solve problems using equations. 4. Factor polynomials using the techniques of the greatest common factor and grouping. 5. Solve problems using simple interest and compound interest. 6. Plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations. 7. Graph linear inequalities. 8. Find the rate of change of a line & write the equation of a line given slope and y-intercept 9. Model situations with linear and quadratic problems. 10. Identify sets and perform set operations including union, intersection and complement of sets. 11. Understand basic concepts in Logic. 12. Interpret and analyze various representations of data.

New Book Overview – Math 0310 Learning objectives Students will: 1. add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers and manipulate certain expressions. 2. find the perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles and circles. 3. solve problems using scientific notation. 4. simplify algebraic expressions. 5. solve problems using equations and inequalities. 6. factor polynomials using the techniques of the greatest common factor, grouping, difference of two squares and trinomials of the form x2 + bx + c. 7. multiply and divide, and simplify rational expressions 8. plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations. 9. graph linear inequalities. 10. Find the rate of change of a line & write its equation. 11. Model situations with linear, quadratic, or exponential functions. Math 0310 Learning objectives Students will: 1. add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers and manipulate certain expressions 2. use the rules for integer exponents 3. simplify algebraic expressions 4. solve problems using equations and inequalities 5. plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations 6. solve systems of linear equations 7. Perform row operations on matrices and find the determinant 8. graph linear inequalities 9. find the rate of change of a line & write its equation 10. use rules for exponents and operations on polynomials 11. use function notation and evaluate functions 12. model situations with linear, quadratic, or exponential functions 13. find the probability of a simple event, find the central of tendency of data 14. read and interpret bar graphs, circle graphs, line graphs, pictorial graphs

New Book Overview – Math 0314 Students will: 1. add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials 2. factor polynomials 3. add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions 4. simplify complex fractions 5. solve equations involving rational expressions 6. simplify equations involving rational exponents and simplify radicals 7. add, subtract, multiply, divide expressions involving radicals and solve radical equations 8. add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers 9. solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula and square root property 10. solve systems of linear equations in two variables 11. solve absolute value equations 12. solve absolute value inequalities 13. graph linear equations & linear inequalities in two variables 14. find the slope of a line & write its equation 15. graph quadratic functions and inequalities 16. solve word problems 17. recognize functional notation & evaluate functions Students will: 1. add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials 2. factor polynomials 3. multiply and divide rational expressions 4. simplify complex fractions 5. solve equations involving rational expressions 6. simplify expressions involving rational exponents 7. solve radical equations 8. add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers 9. solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula and square root property 10. solve one-variable linear equations and inequalities 11. solve absolute value equations 12. solve absolute value inequalities 13. graph linear equations in two variables 14. find the slope of a line & write its equation 15. solve a 2 × 2 linear system of equations by substitution, elimination, and graphing 16. graph quadratic functions 17. solve word problems 18. recognize functional notation & evaluate functions 11

Pre-First Day Activities Learning Web – Post Syllabus MyMathLab – Copy the MyMathLab Model Course – edit dates & assignments Canvas – Copy Canvas Model Course – edit to include your course info, syllabus, etc. Identify co-requisite students Verify that all Math 0310 coreq students are enrolled in Math 1324 or Math 1342 Check the instructor name for each co-enrolled student Email each student a copy of the syllabus. Let them know about co- requisite courses.

Set the tone for the semester Begin to build a community of learners Day 1 Activities 6/23/2018 Set the tone for the semester Begin to build a community of learners Course Content & Administration Learning Outcomes/Expectations Course requirements/Evaluation Administrative procedures Review syllabus/outline (1 page) Students submit Information Sheet Discuss co-requisite courses If students need to be added/dropped, fill out the Class Add/Drop Form. Set the Tone/Build a community of Learners Make Effective Introductions Develop Classroom Guidelines Help students learn about you and each other Help to build relationships

Identification of Co-requisite Students 6/23/2018 Identification of Co-requisite Students “C” on the Attendance Roster indicates a co-requisite student – Handout Students should be co-enrolled in Math 0310 and either Math 1324 or Math 1342. Errors found before Day 1 should be reported to the Department Chair Errors found on Day 1 should be entered in the Drop/Add sheet

Procedure for Drop/Add (1st week) Instructor fills out student information on Drop/Add Form during the 1st week of class Turn the form into your Associate Chair Adds will be completed based upon availability. Students will be notified by email and must check their Student Account to ensure that any added class is paid for. No charge to students Do not guarantee any change to the student schedule. It is possible that a class may be full.

Information Sheet Handout 11 Keep the Information Sheet on file

Journaling What is the purpose of journaling? To keep track of what strategies worked or didn’t work in your class To assess student learning To improve teaching strategies as needed How often should I record notes in my journal? During or immediately after each class period Faculty should write additional notes or ideas in their journal as they come up with them Classroom Observation Checklist – Handout Suggested Instructional Practices - Handout

Early Alert On Peoplesoft Student System Use this early for students who are coming late, missing class, missing assignments, or have low scores. Use this system in the first five weeks of the semester

Positive Attitude Come in with confidence and positive attitude Use class time effectively Know you’ll be with students who are struggling with college-level math Be willing to discuss college-level problems during class time Follow the syllabus Communicate with other co-requisite instructors

How to succeed in a corequisite setting Developmental math provides support for college-level courses Do NOT teach topics out of order. The syllabus has been designed so that topics are taught in a just-in-time manner for college-level math If a student is struggling… Is the student a coreq student? Contact the other instructor Remind the student about tutoring and office hours If the student drops the Dev Math class, they also get dropped from college-level math

Focus Groups Developmental math and college-level math instructors will meet monthly during the fall to discuss the implementation of co-requisites at HCC. September 14th September 28th October 26th November 30th

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