Winner of the 2009 Bellwether Award and featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education (Introducing a Remedial Program that Actually Works), this program is now being implemented at Chattanooga State Community College. Based on NCAT’s emporium model of instruction, this program has produced amazing results and is being looked at by colleges around the nation. By getting students to actually “Do the Math” and by providing students with the individual help they need to succeed, this program has shown that it is possible to improve student learning while also reducing costs. If you are considering course redesign in math, we can help you throughout the process.
What We Do
We work with colleges throughout the nation in order to help them implement successful course redesign projects. We speak at conferences to explain the Do the Math program and raise awareness of course redesign and its potential to increase student success while saving money at the same time. We are working to introduce the concept of course redesign in high schools for students who could benefit from alternative methods of instruction.
Services
We offer course redesign services in a variety of delivery methods including; speaking engagements, webcasts, campus visits and redesign reports. For those about to embark upon course redesign, we recommend that we visit your campus to speak to your faculty, that you send a group to visit our campus, and that we provide you with reports as you implement your redesign program, providing you with feedback to help your program be asuccess. Contact us for pricing and scheduling information.
The Program
Do the Math is based on NCAT’s emporium model of instruction. Students meet in computer classrooms for one hour each week and go to the math lab two hours each week outside of class time. Courses consist of ten to twelve mini-modules, with students completing homework assignments and taking quizzes each week. A mastery approach to learning is employed, with students required to score above 70 on all assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Benefits to Students
- Student learning increases due to students actually working during math class
- 100% online learning provides instant feedback and eliminates down time
- Weekly homework sets and quizzes keep students progressing in the course
- Students get help in class and in the math lab and overcome fear of math
- Mastery level approach means the students work until they learn the material
- One hour, self-paced classes give students flexibility needed in today’s world
- Reduced scheduling roadblocks, increased course offerings, and smaller class size
Benefits to Colleges
- Cost reduced while student performance is improved
- Revenue increased due to better retention rates
- Graduation rates can increase with math redesign
Benefits to Schools
- Cost reduced while student performance is improved
- Revenue increased due to better retention rates
- Graduation rates can increase with math redesign
For more information call John Squires at 423-697-3164 or email john.squires@chattanoogastate.edu