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

Course Selection  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 Elements:

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 Fall 2009 MSJC BSI SI Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

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

5 Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /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

Increased course grades  2.34 SI vs non-SI Decreased attrition rates  14.4% SI vs. 27.5% non-SI Increased success rates  63.3% SI vs. 41.8% non-SI District Benefits Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

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

8 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. Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

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

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) Key Findings and Next Steps Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10

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 Ext /31/10

MSJC – SJC BSI Results Fall 09 17%  Census Enrollment: 158SI Group: 70 (44%)  Student Contact: 401 Hours  SI GPA: 2.40Non SI GPA: 1.75 SI success 56% NonSI success 44% 24%

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

MVC Success Rates F’07 thru F’09 No SINon-SISI Math % N = % N = % N = 48 Math % N = % N = % N = 86 Math % N = % N = % N = 123 Math 96*53.7% N = % N = % N = 72 * Math 96 has consistently produced up-side-down results at MVC (support was cut after the F’09 semester.) 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. Source: MSJC SI Coordinator – Janice Levasseur Compiled: MSJC R&P Dept. – XCHAS Ext /31/10 SI supported sections F’07 – F’09

MVC Attrition Rates F’07 thru F’09 No SINon-SISI Math % N = % N = % N = 48 Math % N = % N = % N = 86 Math % N = % N = % N = 123 Math % N = % N = % 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 Ext /31/10 SI supported sections F’07 – F’09