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Placement, acceleration, and support in gateway mathematics

at Oklahoma State University

William Jaco

Chris Francisco

Michael Oehrtman

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Why are we rethinking entry-level mathematics?

Not completed:

12%

Not completed:

25%

Not enrolled:

7%

Not enrolled:

18%

Not completed:

6%

3 levels below

Not enrolled:

16%

2 levels below

Completed:

16%

82% Enroll

57% Pass

Referred to Lev. 3 100%

1 level below

29% Pass

41% Enroll

Bailey, T. (2010). National Center for Postsecondary Research

22% Enroll

Progression through Developmental Math Sequence

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The origins of the traditional math sequence...

Calculus Sequence

If you needed math in college, you needed Calculus...

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Pre-Calculus

Calculus Sequence

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College Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Calculus Sequence

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Intermediate Algebra

College Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Calculus Sequence

7


Beginning Algebra


College Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Calculus Sequence

8


Pre-Algebra Beginning Algebra


College Algebra

Pre-Calculus Calculus

Sequence

Pivotal reports serve as “calls to action”

TPSE Math aims to effect constructive change in mathematics

education at community colleges, 4-year colleges and research

universities. The goal of the first phase of the project is to identify

scalable solutions for implementation.

The primary goal of this initiative is to develop a shared vision

in the mathematical sciences community of the need to

modernize the undergraduate mathematics program,

especially the first two years.

• Placement (ALEKS PPL)

• Math Learning Success Center (MLSC)

• STEM/Alternate pathways

• Supplemental Instruction

• Co-requisite Support

• Calculus Labs

• Advising

Math Learning Success Center (MLSC)

• 8000 sq. feet in the central library

• 2000 visits/week

• 3200/4700 students in lower division math

Placement Test (ALEKS PPL) Functions (modeling

alternative to CA)

College Algebra (CA)

Precalculus

Business Calculus

Applications (General Ed)

30 40 50 60 70 80

Engineering Calculus

Calculus for Tech

ALEKS

Trigonometry

Applied Geom/Trig

Improved success rates (C or better)

College Algebra Fall: 55% → 75% Spring: 45% → 64%

Precalculus Fall: 54% → 75% Spring: 50% → 71%

College Algebra Corequisite Pilot Functions (modeling

alternative to CA)


Precalculus

Business Calculus


30 40 50 60 70 80


Calculus for Tech

ALEKS

Trigonometry

Applied Geom/Trig

Coreq

Overall 1st Generation

Regular (n=733)

68.8% 63.0%

Coreq (n=87)

65.5% 68.7%

College Algebra Corequisite Pilot

Fall Pilot Success Rates

STEM/Alternate Pathways Functions (modeling

alternative to CA)


Precalculus

Business Calculus


30 40 50 60 70 80


Calculus for Tech

ALEKS

Trigonometry

Applied Geom/Trig

Current and Future Corequisite Courses Functions (modeling

alternative to CA)


Precalculus

Business Calculus


30 40 50 60 70 80


Calculus for Tech

ALEKS

Trigonometry Coreq

Co req

Applied Geom/Trig

Coreq

Advising

• Functions for appropriate majors

• Encourage ALEKS

• Encourage Supplemental Instruction

• Encourage Corequisite

• In-class readiness tests + parachute options

Challenge areas

Exceptions to success rates • Repeating course • Transfer • Academic probation • Suspicious placement score

Other challenges • Persistence in STEM degrees • Faculty resources • Data to inform decisions • Alignment/transferability of pathways

Timely statewide partnerships

• Develop/implement more appropriate pathways for non-STEM majors

• Develop/implement more efficient pathways for STEM majors

• Improve preparation/support across pathways • Minimize redundancies in coursework • Access and success for under-represented populations • Funding • Data sharing • Faculty development & networking • Online forums and resources

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