MDC Test Prep Boot CampsYour Journey to Completion

Begins with Us!!

February 25, 2013

Test Prep Boot Camp GoalsGoals: Reduce time spent in Dev. Ed courses by

improving placement levels for students not yet college ready

Increase number of “college ready” students

Initial focus: Approximately 5000 First Time in College Direct Entry Students placing 1-3 levels below “college ready”

• Intensive one-week course• One specific subject area• Followed by placement testing

Boot Camp Overview

• Reading• Writing• Math

Subjects

• 5 consecutive days, 3 hours per day• Approximately 15-20 students• Available at all campuses• Available in morning, afternoon, and evening sections• Free

Course Structure

• Diagnostic testing to identify skill gaps and remediation toolsTesting

• Modularized instruction targets at skill gaps

• Group, individualized, and computer-based instruction

Instruction

• Test-taking strategies• Motivational supportSupport

Test Prep Boot Camp Methodology

Course Development

Design Teams

• Developed the boot camp structure• Evaluated tools• Identified key competencies• Developed the online portion of the course• Developed training and support materials

Discipline Leads

• Developed college-wide implementation plan with academic and continuing education campus liaisons

• Implemented mandatory training sessions for instructors

• Provided oversight for the college-wide implementation

• Assisted with trouble-shooting and data collection

Test Prep Boot Camp Marketing

EmailFacebook

VideoPostcards

Personal ContactTesting

Mandatory orientations

Test Prep Boot Camp Results

• Over 1,300 students• 120 classes

Students Served

• 50% placed at least one level higher

• 25% placed out of Dev. EdRe-test Results

• Fall course performance exceeded college averages

Fall Course Performanc

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Lessons Learned• Leverage and market more proactively

through high schools• Incorporate re-test into course

schedule• Incent supplemental out-of-class

practice and reinforcement• Select instructors carefully• Charge small fee to promote

investment in the course and increase student attendance and participation

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Dr. Jacqueline Peña: jpena3@mdc.edu

Adam Porro: aporro@mdc.edu

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