Refocusing College Algebra

Vision Empower students to advance themselves within society. Empower students to advance society.

Curriculum links the student to the needs of society The “refocusing” aspect of college algebra refers to adapting the content and pedagogy to provide a basis on which students can address the quantitative challenges that they will encounter in school, society, and the workplace.

Goals Educate students for the future (rather than training them for the past) Problem-Solving/Modeling Develop Exploratory Learners

Problem-Solving/Modeling Process Real-World Scenario Mathematical Model Mathematical Solution Model Construction Analysis Techniques Interpretation

Pedagogy Student centered Reduce lecturing – Increase small-group activities

Content: Data (organize, present) ----  Functions (input-output relations) ---  Modeling (math. description)