1. Increase Student Math Success in 15 Hours

2. Math Center Services

3. Free, drop-in tutoring by instructors and qualified student tutors
A place to study individually or in small groups
In-house loan of current textbooks, study guides, and solutions manuals
Supplemental books and DVDs to view in-house or to check out

4. Computer tutorials, math software, and Internet access
Calculators for in-house use or semester rental
Instructional and reference handouts
Make-up testing

5. Hours of Operation Spring 2016 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday :00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday :00 am – 3:00 pm
Summer 2016
Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday :00 am – 2:00 pm

6. Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Successfully complete concurrently enrolled mathematics class.
Demonstrate an improved confidence in their mathematical abilities.
Demonstrate an improved confidence in their use of technology.

7. Student Success in Relation to Time Spent in the Math Center

8. Fall & Spring Semesters

9. Summer Session

10. Fall & Spring Semesters – Algebra 1

11. Fall & Spring Semesters - Statistics

12. Results of Surveys Given to Math Center Users Over 11 semesters (752 students)
47% reported that their course grade improved by at least one letter grade due to the help received in the Math Center.
37% reported that they probably would have had to drop their math class if they had not received help in the Math Center.
76% reported that their math skills and/or habits improved due to the time they spent in the Math Center.

13. Results of Surveys (continued)
70% reported that the Math Center helped to give them more confidence in their abilities as a math student.
75% said they felt more confident in using computer software as a result of spending time in the Math Center.
84% said they felt more confident using a calculator as a result of spending time in the Math Center.
76% said they felt more confident in using mathematical websites as a result of spending time in the Math Center.

14. Challenges Too crowded/Too noisy Funding
Temporary Solution: Extend hours
Funding
Temporary Solution: Grant funding (BSI, STEM, FWS)

15. Best Practices An environment that is conducive to student learning.
Conveniently located near math classes.
Students come first, i.e. given the highest priority.
The staff conducts itself professionally, while at the same time being friendly and welcoming.
A few, simple rules are established and enforced to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.

16. Best Practices (continued)
Faculty/staff support and involvement are key to the success of supplemental instruction. Involvement can be in several forms:
Instructors tutor in the Math Center.
Instructors encouraging student attendance.
Class visits/orientations
Assignment to come to Math Center
Collaboration with student services outside of the Mathematical Sciences Department, e.g. Health Services, LAP, Tutorial Center, AIM, MESA, STEM, Community Education, IT Services, Counseling, CJPC, Business Services, etc.

17. Best Practices (continued)
Peer tutors who know math well.
Flexibility in tutoring styles.
Staff working as a team.
Encourage and affirm students to become independent learners.
Support materials.
Good management.

18. In brief, we want our students to be:
Directed
Engaged
Focused
Nurtured
Valued
Connected

19. Increase Student Math Success in 15 Hours
Presenter: Mary Alice Majoue
Math Center Coordinator
Phone: x3463