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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. Our population. Main campus located in urban Clarksville, TN (50 miles from Nashville )
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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
Our population • Main campus located in urban Clarksville, TN(50 miles from Nashville) • Second campus—Ft. 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
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
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
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
Linked Workshop (Redesign) Model • Professor: Classroom • Core course content • Grade determination Guidance Feedback • SLA Leader: Workshop • Prerequisite competencies • Reinforce key course concepts • Test review
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)
Thank you Tristan Denley Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Mathematics Austin Peay State University