Chair, Department of Mathematical Sciences: Kyle Swanson (kswanson@uwm.edu)

Interim Developmental Mathematics Coordinator: Kelly Kohlmetz (kellyk2@uwm.edu)

Based on research Looked at national trends and successful

programs Well-known link between recruitment,

retention and remediation Analysis of data here at UWM Developmental mathematics was stumbling

block for too many students at UWM

For those who pass Math 090, losing about 20% in transition from Math 090 to Math 095

For those who pass Math 095, losing 20% in transition from Math 095 to credit bearing math (Math 103, Math 105, or Math 175)

About 20% more never complete credit bearing math course

Credit bearing math courses will remain the same

Math 103, Math 105 and Math 175 will still exist

Students will be able to test directly into these courses as before

Changes are only to developmental mathematics (zero-credit courses)

Basic Math (Math 090) and Beginning Algebra (Math 095) will not exist for Fall 2014

The course numbers will still exist for transfer students and on transcripts

We are NOT eliminating developmental mathematics…

… we are redesigning it! Two new pathways will exist:

◦ Mathematical Literacy (Math Lit) Pathway: Math 092 -> Math 102 for non-STEM

◦ Algebra Pathway: Math 098 -> Math 108 for STEM

For those who would have normally placed into Math 090, advisor must now consider math ACT subscore as well:◦ ACT < 16 means students will take Math 094:

Preparation for College Mathematics◦ ACT ≥ 16 means students can take Math 092:◦ Mathematical Literacy I (for non-STEM majors) OR

Math 094 (STEM majors may want to take Math 094 so they can take Math 105 the second semester)

These students would have placed into Beginning Algebra but will now have a choice depending on their major/interest:◦ Math 092: Mathematical Literacy I (for non-STEM)◦ Math 098: Algebra I (for STEM)

Called a pathway: Math 092 -> Math 102 Students will satisfy GER Quant A in two

semesters Designed for non-STEM majors Group work, class discussions, explaining

reasoning, evaluating answers (does it make sense), spiral curriculum, college success skills integrated, taught in active learning classrooms

One main instructor with 1-2 GTAs (about 18 students per instructor)

Coordinator: Kelly Kohlmetz, PhD (current Math 095 coordinator)

MW or TR sections Cannot test into Math 102 Only students who complete Math 092 with C or

better can take Math 102 Use one textbook for both semester One-year ALEKS license for online homework Math 092 is 0-cr. course (3 cr. for financial aid) Math 102 is 3-cr. course, which satisfies

Quantitative Literacy Part A grad requirement

Called a pathway: Math 098 -> Math 108 Students will satisfy GER Quant A in two

semesters Designed for STEM majors Mini-lectures, group work, worksheets in

class, traditional curriculum, experienced lecturers will mentor 4-5 GTAs, taught with Smart-Boards

Coordinator: Xianwei Van Harpen, PhD (current Math 105 coordinator)

MW or TR sections Cannot test into Math 108 Only students who complete Math 098 with C or

better can take Math 108 Use one textbook for both semester One-year ALEKS license for online homework Math 098 is 0-cr. course (3 cr. for financial aid) Math 108 is 3-cr. course, which satisfies

Quantitative Literacy Part A grad requirement After completing Math 108, students are

eligible to take any course for which Math 105 is prerequisite (e.g. Chem 100 or Math 211)

Similar to Math 094 course now: 0-cr. but counts as 6-cr. for financial aid

Students would take Math 103, Math 105 or Math 175 after completing Math 094 with C or better

Similar to pathways, students will satisfy GER Quant A in two semesters

Flipped classroom model where students will watch lecture BEFORE coming to class and class time will be spent working problems, class discussions, demonstrating solutions, taught with Smart-Boards, manipulatives and lots of board work

Coordinator: Leah Rineck (experienced UWM combination instructor)

MWTR in classroom with F in computer lab Currently no textbook but may have study

skills book One-semester ALEKS license for online

homework Math 094 is 0-cr. course (6 cr. for fin. aid) After completing Math 094, students are

eligible to take any course for which Math 095 is prerequisite (e.g. Math 105)

Semester 1 Semester 2

Placement Level 0(Math 090)

Math ACT < 16

Preparation for College Math (Math 094)

Math 103, 105 OR Math 175

PLUS

Check ACT math subscore

Math ACT ≥ 16

Non-STEM MajorsMath Literacy I (Math 092)

Non-STEM MajorsMath Literacy II (Math 102)

Math ACT≥ 16

STEM MajorsPreparation for College Math (Math 094)

STEM MajorsMath 105

Semester 1 Semester 2

Non-STEM MajorsMath Literacy I (Math 092)

Non-STEM MajorsMath Literacy II (Math 102)

Placement Level 10(Math 095)

STEM MajorsAlgebra Literacy I(Math 098)

STEM MajorsAlgebra Literacy II(Math 108)

Same placement as currently Students may take Math 103, Math 105,

Math 175 depending on major/interest

UW-System test Practice available online with information

about scoring (need developmental or not)http://testing.wisc.edu/centerpages/mathtest.html

Changed some cutoffs Only expect 200 students in Math 094 Expect 200 more students to place directly

into credit-bearing math courses

Official version of the website is now live!

http://uwm.edu/mathpathways/ 

Tab with guidelines for advisors Tabs with information about each

developmental math pathway

Kyle Swanson: kswanson@uwm.eduChair of Dept. of Math Sci.

Kelly Kohlmetz: kellyk2@uwm.eduMath Lit Pathways (092 & 102) Coordinator

Xianwei Van Harpen: vanharpe@uwm.edu

Algebra Pathways (098 & 108) CoordinatorLeah Rineck: lmrineck@uwm.edu

Preparation for College Mathematics (094)Coordinator