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