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Pathway through Admission and College-level Courses
Lindsay S English Dean, Academic Affairs, Metropolitan Campus Serita McGunia Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Metropolitan Campus Trista Powers Assistant Professor, English, Metropolitan Campus
Overview
� College Admission and Assessment Process � COMPASS cut-off scores
� Curriculum Standards/Ohio Board of Regents � Curriculum Development Process
� English Benchmarks (college-level)
� Mathematics Benchmarks (college-level)
Admission and Assessment
� Open Access (HS Diploma or GED, 18 years of age)
� Application, Official Transcript/documentation
� Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
� Admission granted, Student # provided � Mandatory test-prep workshop (in-person, online)
� Take English and mathematics assessment (COMPASS)
� Attend New Student Orientation (in-person, online) � Register for first semester
Test-Prep, COMPASS assessment
� Test-Prep: 2 hour workshop, prefer in-person � Purpose and importance of test, refresher, sample questions
� COMPASS: Untimed, computer based, reactive � English (reading and writing)
� Mathematics (algebra, pre-algebra) � Computer calculator is available
Developmental Education vs. College-Level
English Mathematics 0960 Reading 0910 Basic Arithmetic/Pre-
Algebra 0980 Language Fund. I 0950 Beginning Algebra I 0990 Language Fund. II 0960 Beginning Algebra II
1010 College Comp 1250 Contemporary Mathematics 1270 Intermediate Algebra
1020 College Comp 1141 Applied Algebra
College-level English
College Composition Courses
English 1010: College Composition I English 1020: College Composition II
ENG 1010: College Composition I Course Objectives/Outcomes
The following content is from the English 1010 (College Composition I) official course outline:
“Read, interpret, and analyze, both verbally and in writing,
various kinds of texts that may include but are not limited to
nonfiction essays, articles, reports, literature,
advertisements, photographs, other forms of visual art, and
videos…..Write compositions using appropriate rhetorical
strategies that may include but are not limited to summary,
analysis, report, reflection, narration, proposal, persuasion,
and argumentation, with opportunities for response and
revision” (“Official Course Outline”). Source: Cuyahoga Community College. Official Course Outline.
ENG 1010: College Composition I Course Outcomes/Objectives (continued)
“Apply proofreading, editing, and revising techniques to all writing assignments and written communication” (Official Course Outlines).
Source: Cuyahoga Community College. Official Course Outline.
ENG 1020: College Composition II Course Outcomes/Objectives
The following information is from the official course outline for English 1020 (College Composition II):
“Read, interpret, and analyze, both verbally and in writing,
various kinds of texts that may include but are not limited to nonf ic t ion essays, ar t i c les , reports , l i terature, advertisements, photographs, other forms of visual art, and
videos….Write compositions utilizing research and appropriate rhetorical strategies that may include but are not limited to summary, analysis, report, reflection, narration, proposal, persuasion, argumentation at a higher
level of proficiency--building on the foundations of the first composition course--with opportunities for response and revision” (“Official Course Outline”). Source: Cuyahoga Community College. Official Course Outline.
English Developmental Education
Student Profiles–English Bridge
Fall 2011 # % Fall 2012 # %
Took Placement Test 4,260 100% Took Placement Test 3,692 100%
Placed into English 0960 103 2% Placed into English 0960 82 2%
Placed into English 0980 859 20% Placed into English 0980 596 16%
Placed into English 0990 1,805 42% Placed into English 0990 1,079 29%
Placed into English Bridge 337 9%
Placed into College English 1,493 35% Placed into College English 1,598 43%
Placed into Dev Ed 2,767 65% Placed into Dev Ed 1,757 48%
Didn't Place into Dev Ed 1,493 35% Didn't Place into Dev Ed 1,935 52%
“Just because we’re behind doesn’t mean we’re going to fail”
Student Profiles–Dev Ed English
51%
7%
1% 0.3%
40%
1st Attempt 2nd Attempt 3rd Attempt 4th Attempt 5th Attempt Never Passed
% of Students Who Pass English 0980
by # of Attempts First Attempt - Fall 2006
N=609
� Developmental Education:
� English 0960: Reading Improvement � English 0980: Language Fundamentals I
� English 0990: Language Fundamentals II
� English Initiatives: � English 0900: Transition to College English
� English 1010/English 1000 � ALP Model
ENG 0990: Language Fundamentals II Course Outcomes/Objectives
The following content is from the official course outline for English 0990 (Language Fundamentals II):
“A. Utilize productive study habits and effective test
taking strategies to succeed in college courses…..B.
Analyze college-level texts, essays, and other
materials….C. Write essays and assignments utilizing
rhetorical strategies and apt support” (“Official Course
Outline”). Source: Cuyahoga Community College. Official Course Outline.
Sources/Works Cited Cuyahoga Community College. Official Course Outlines.
(Data PowerPoint Slide: Student-Profiles English Bridge and Student Profiles-Dev Ed English)
Hanley, Amanda, Justin Miller and Jennifer Spielvogel. Most Likely to Succeed…..Profiles of Successful Students at Cuyahoga Community College. Tri-C Fall Convocation. 2013.
Mathematics Developmental Education
Presented by Serita McGunia Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Student Profiles–Math Bridges
Fall 2011 # % Fall 2012 # %
Took Placement Test 4,356 100% Took Placement Test 3,765 100%
Placed into Math 0910 2,285 52% Placed into Math 0910 1,534 41%
Placed into Math 0950 1,456 33% Placed into Math 0950 902 24%
Placed into Math 0980 288 7% Placed into Math 0980 316 8%
Placed into Math Bridges 630 17%
Placed into College Math 327 8% Placed into College Math 383 10%
Placed into Dev Ed 4,029 92% Placed into Dev Ed 3,382 90%
Didn't Place into Dev Ed 327 8% Didn't Place into Dev Ed 383 10%
“Most Likely to Succeed… Profiles of Successful Students at Cuyahoga Community College” Hanley, Miller, Spielvogel
Student Profiles – Graduates
5.9%
10.2%
14.6%
22%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Cumulative % who Graduate by Math Placement and # of Terms Enrolled
MATH 0910
MATH 0950
MATH 0980
College MATH
“Most Likely to Succeed… Profiles of Successful Students at Cuyahoga Community College” Hanley, Miller, Spielvogel
Math 0910 Basic Arithmetic/Pre-Algebra
Course Description
� Review of basic arithmetic and introduction to algebraic concepts.
� Basic review of whole numbers and decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, order of operations, ratio and proportion, percents, the United States and metric systems of measurement and estimation.
� Introduction to integers and simple linear equations and
some definitions in geometry. � Includes applications and activities to build skills in
estimation, problem solving, and study techniques.
Math 0950 Beginning Algebra I
Course Description
� First of two-semester sequence. � Includes order of operations, properties of real
numbers, basic algebraic operations linear equations, rectangular coordinate system, graphs of linear equations and linear systems.
� Includes applications and activities to build skills in problem solving.
Math 0960
Beginning Algebra II
Course Description � Second of two semester sequence.
� Includes simplification and basic operations on polynomials, exponents, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, and quadratic equations.
� Includes applications and activities to build skills in problem solving.
Mathematics College-level
Math 1250 Contemporary Mathematics
Course Description
o Contemporary mathematics as it applies to today's world.
o Includes modeling and solving real life problems from behavioral, managerial, and social sciences.
o Includes linear programming and management science, probability and statistics, biological and financial growth, and mathematics of social choice.
Math 1270 Intermediate Algebra
Course Description o Builds on basic algebra concepts.
o Topics include linear and quadratic
equations, radicals and rational exponents, rational equations, polynomial, rational, compound, and exponential and logarithmic functions and an introduction to functions and elementary transformations.
Math 1141
Applied Algebra and Mathematical Reasoning
Course Description o Applications and activities to build
problem solving and mathematical modeling skills.
o Includes metric system, formula manipulation, graphs and their interpretation, solving algebraic equations and systems, functions, algebraic expressions (rational, radical and exponential), introduction to geometry, descriptive statistics and probability distributions
CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FLOWCHART Red - Developmental Courses Effective Fall 2013 Blue – Transfer Courses Black – Associate Degree Courses
The prerequisite for Calculus I (Math 1610) is either Pre-calculus (Math 1580) or BOTH Trigonometry (Math 1510 or Math 151H) and College Algebra (Math 1521 or Math 152H)
° Also available as an Honors course. If interested, please consult the Mathematics Department. ** Math 1060 only transfers to selected colleges. See a counselor for details.
Beginning Algebra II Math 0960 (4)
Survey of Mathematics** Math 1060 (3)
Contemporary Mathematics Math 1250 (4)
Applied Algebra and Math Reasoning
Intermediate Algebra
Math 1270 (4)
Advanced Intermediate Algebra
Math 1280 (5)
Elem Probability - Stat I
Math 1410 (3)
Elem Probability - Stat II
Math 1420 (3)
Math for Elm/Mid Sch
Teach I Math 1370 (4)
Math for Elm/ Mid Sch Teach II
Math 1380 (4)
Mod Math for Bus/Soc Sci I Math 1470 (4)
Mod Math for Bus/Soc Sci II Math 1480 (4)
College Algebra ° Math 1521 (4)
Trigonometry ° Math 1510 (3)
Calculus I ° Math 1610 (5)
Pre-calculus Math
Calculus II ° Math 1620 (5)
Differential Equations
Math 2520 (3)
Introduction to Linear Algebra Math 2410 (3)
Calculus III ° Math 2310 (4)
Discrete Math Math 2010 (4)
Basic Arith/Pre-Algebra Math 0910 (3)
Math Literacy for College Students
Math 0990 (4)
Algebraic and Quantitative
Reasoning
Bus Prob/Stat I Math 1490 (3)
Bus Prob/Stat II Math 1500 (3)
Mastering Math 0950 Math 0850 (2)
Optional co-enrollment
Beginning Algebra I Math 0950 (4)
Intensified Beginning Algebra
Math 0980 (5)
Cuyahoga Community College Mathematics Curriculum Flowchart
Effective Fall 2013