1. MMAP in English MiraCosta College Bridget Herrin, Research Analyst

2. The process
Began conducting research into our placement processes in Spring 2015
Presented results along and MMAP studies to department
Found and worked with allies
Invited MMAP researcher, Dr. Hetts in November
Implemented modified MMAP rules 11/25/2015

3. Spreading the Word Information on new policy was put on the website
Students were given information in person when they came to the testing center
Students were told at outreach events (ambassadors)
Engaged Faculty
Flex workshops for Faculty conducted by testing center director and researcher

4. Implementation-Version 1
All students with CA HSGPA from last 10 years
Exemption model
Students complete questionnaire in testing center
If they do not meet the GPA + course grade threshold, they are routed to COMPASS (ESL or English)
Verified GPA and course grade with transcript (moving away from this model)
Unofficial placement results were given immediately until HS transcripts were received
Moving towards utilizing CCCApply questions - implementing COMMGEN
Moving towards importing CALPass + data

5. ENGLISH Decision Rules and Implementation-Version 1
New Model
Old Model
Assessment office prescreens students with a questionnaire which directs to the following assessment options:
Exempt from eCOMPASS and eligible for Transfer English
Directed to eCOMPASS
Directed to ESL assessment
If the following criteria are met students are exempt from taking eCOMPASS and recommended for Transfer English
3.0 overall HSGPA + 3 yrs Eng. (CA only) OR
2.5 overall HSGPA + B in Eng. (CA only)
All students are directed to eCOMPASS English or ESL exam
eCOMPASS assessment completed
High School GPA and grade in last English course utilized as supplemental measure

7. Challenges Training testing center staff, admissions staff
Understanding the utilization of the HS transcript
Divided beliefs around the efficacy of using HS information for placement
Ever-changing policies and consistent information
self-report vs. transcript verified
Use of GPA
Impact on Basic Skills course offerings

8. Results Version 1

9. Old Model (1/1/2011-11/24/2015) vs. New Model(11/25/2015-5/19/2016
Increase of 14%
N=423
N=200
2,146 students assessed under new model

10. Implementation-Placement method used
COMPASS
Directed to eCOMPASS
Placed into Transfer Level English via MMAP Rules

11. Equity Implications
-19%
+10%
+14%
+20%
+16%
+14%
+14%

12. Course Success English 100 Spring terms

13. Course Success English 100 Spring 2016
N=1, N=131 N= N=1,412

14. The Future...Version 2 Informed Self-Placement Tool
integrated MMAP recommendations
automatically populates CCCApply questions
integrates data from EAP (CAASPP/Smarter Balanced)
curriculum-based “self-efficacy” questions
course and sequence information
TYCA White Paper on Placement Reform

15. Version 2 Recommendations
EAP (align with CSU)
Transfer English recommendation:
Level 4-Exceeds Standard
Level 3-Met Standard + pass ERWC/ENG12
HS GPA
years English
2.5 + B
1 Level below
2.4 + C in English

17. Questions? Bridget Herrin: Research Anlalyst bherrin@miracosta.edu
Luke Lambert: English Faculty
Lisa Menuck: Testing Director