1. Montgomery College Math Outcomes Lab
One of five colleges in the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, Montgomery College has a fall 2007 student population of 9,200; 2,400 are in developmental math

2. Montgomery College
The Challenge
Create an innovative curriculum that addresses developmental math students’ quest for success.
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3. Innovation Montgomery College Math Outcomes Lab Early intervention
Proactive
Time efficiency for students
Flexible for students
Immediate feedback
Instructors complete all topics
Student complaints eliminated
Student ownership of material
All developmental students involved
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4. Sustainability Montgomery College Math Outcomes Lab
First Semester: Spring ‘03
• Create measurable outcomes
• Train faculty on software and project
• Pilot with a few sections
• Initiate survey for students and faculty
Second Year: Fall ’04-Spring ‘05
• Pilot a larger group 30/33 voluntary participation
• Establish a welcoming environment for students
• Provide training and communication
Third Year Fall ’05-Spring ‘06
• District mandates outcome assessment of some type
• All developmental sections participate
• Develop additional training and communication
• Create shared ownership
Fourth Year: Fall ’06-Present
Baker, (2005) League for Innovation.
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5. Successes Montgomery College Developmental enrollments are constant.
College-level enrollments have increased.
Calculus enrollments have increased.
Students who take our outcomes courses are retained at a significantly higher percentage than those who don’t.
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6. Montgomery College Adaptability Math Outcomes Lab
“Montgomery College's innovative ‘outcome lab’ has proven to make a significant impact on both the retention and success of these students.  After studying the assessment data for this program, Lower Columbia College is intent upon moving in a similar direction, which we feel will be of benefit to our students and our community.”
Lower Columbia College
Geary Greenleaf
Dean for Instructional Programs
Visited or contacted by several colleges including Galveston College, San Jacinto College, Houston Community College, Richland College, Angelina College, Las Vegas, and schools in CA, CT, NC.
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