MA 111 - Adaptive Mathematics

Description
This course combines individualized instruction with web-based cognitive software to meet the academic needs of each individual student. The software uses adaptive questioning to determine which foundational skills from arithmetic, pre-algebra, and/or algebra each student needs to review or strengthen. Minimum individualized progress benchmarks are enforced throughout the course. Upon completion of this course, students take a placement test to determine the next math class in which they should enroll.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $19.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 4
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Set and meet progress benchmarks for individual performance.

2. Make decisions that reflect understanding of the importance of time management.

3. Complete work in a manner that reflects understanding of the importance of paying attention to detail.

4. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

5. Manage time effectively.
Course Outline:
I. Placement Test Results discussed with students and study schedule determined.

II. Every meeting updates on progress and next goals are discussed. Help in the form of tutoring, lecturing, and being provided with additional resources are given to each student.

III. When the benchmarks are met, the student will re-take the placement test.

IV. If the student places into a higher course, goals will change to helping them be as prepared as possible for success in that course.

V. If the student did not place into a higher course, the original process will be repeated with some adjustment to learning strategies.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Use of any and all materials/feedback available through the Prep and Learning module: 70-100%

Individual tutoring: 0-30%

Small group lectures: 0-30%

Mandatory Course Components:
Each student will be required to have an incoming placement score or to take the placement test on the first day.

There will be minimum benchmarks in terms of time working on the course, time spent in discussions with the instructor, and progress through course material laid out for each student in the form of a contract.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Tutorial - 1:2
Total Tutorial Hours Per Week: 2

People Soft Course ID Number: 105030
Course CIP Code: 27.01
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: Room with Computers for every student or the ability to bring in a computer cart.

School: School of STEM
Department: Mathematics
Discipline: MA
First Term Valid: Winter 2020 (1/1/2020)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), 18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Because some students may be at levels as high as precalculus, the normal requirements for a Math Faculty member will be enforced - Master’s Degree in Math or a Master’s Degree in a field related to Math with 18 credits of graduate level mathematics completed.

Course Review & Revision Year: 2023-2024