Redesigning Core Mathematics at Austin Peay

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Redesigning Core Mathematics at Austin Peay
Tristan Denley Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Professor of
Mathematics Austin Peay State University
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Our population

• Main campus located in urban Clarksville, TN(50
  miles from Nashville)
• Second campusFt. Campbell, KY Army base
• 10000 students 1500 first-time, full-time
  freshmen
• Approximately 60 students enter with
  mathematics deficiency (ACT math score less than
  19)
• Approximately 20 students enter with both
  mathematics and writing deficiencies
• Approximately 40 of university population are
  non-traditional students

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Traditional Model Complete 3-6 hours
non-university level courses before enrolling in
Core Mathematics course

• DSPM 0800
• Elementary Algebra
• ACT 15-16
• 53.1
• Completed course with a grade of C or higher

• DSPM 0850
• Intermediate Algebra
• ACT 17-18 or
• Completed DSPM 0800
• 51.2 completed course with a grade of C or higher

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Traditional Model Complete 3-6 hours
non-university level courses before enrolling in
Core Mathematics course

• DSPM 0800
• Elementary Algebra
• ACT 15-16
• 53.1
• Completed course with a grade of C or higher

• DSPM 0850
• Intermediate Algebra
• ACT 17-18 or
• Completed DSPM 0800
• 51.2 completed course with a grade of C or higher

• MATH1010
• Mathematical Thought and Practice (core)
• 85.0 earned a D or higher

• Math 1530
• Fundamentals of Statistics
• 56.2 earned a D or higher

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Traditional Model Complete 3-6 hours
non-university level courses before enrolling in
Core Mathematics course

• DSPM 0800
• Elementary Algebra
• ACT 15-16
• 53.1
• Completed course with a grade of C or higher

• DSPM 0850
• Intermediate Algebra
• ACT 17-18 or
• Completed DSPM 0800
• 51.2 completed course with a grade of C or higher

• MATH1010
• Mathematical Thought and Practice
• 43.5 earned a D or higher

• Math 1530
• Fundamentals of Statistics
• 28.8 earned a D or higher

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Linked Workshop (Redesign) Model

• Professor Classroom
• Core course content
• Grade determination

Guidance
Feedback

• SLA Leader Workshop
• Prerequisite competencies
• Reinforce key course concepts
• Test review

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Results
Course Redesign Traditional
Math 1010 (Mathematical Thought and Practice) 76.3 85
Math 1530 (Fundamentals of Statistics) 61.2 56.2
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Results
Course Redesign Traditional
Math 1010 (Mathematical Thought and Practice) 76.3 43.5
Math 1530 (Fundamentals of Statistics) 61.2 28.8
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Results
Course Redesign Traditional
Math 1010 (Mathematical Thought and Practice) 76.3 11.6
Math 1530 (Fundamentals of Statistics) 61.2 7.5
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APSU Contacts

• Department of Mathematics
• Dr. Nell Rayburn, Professor of Mathematics
• Enrollment Management and Academic Support
  Services
• Dr. Harriett McQueen (member, TN Board of Regents
  Task Force for Redesign of Developmental Studies)

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Thank you
Tristan Denley Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Professor of
Mathematics Austin Peay State University