New Algebra Course & Developmental Math Modules for Fall 2011
The OVSD partnership with NROC and OSU brings two engaging new Math resources immediately available for all Oregon public schools. The NROC two semester Algebra I course and the first two Developmental Math Modules for Arithmetic and Beginning Algebra are ready for instruction.
Algebra I Course
This two-semester Algebra 1 course has been developed for first-time algebra students with a broad range of ability levels, from remedial to advanced. The content is aligned to all US state algebra frameworks and The Common Core. This course can be used as a stand-alone curriculum or as a supplement to any algebra textbook. The flexible, learner-centered approach offers a portfolio of learning objects designed to open the door to mathematics concepts, procedures, mathematical reasoning and critical thinking for learners. Students work through activities in the sequence that leverages their own preferred learning strategies while building their 21st century skills.
Course Description
This two-semester Algebra 1 course has been developed for first-time algebra students with a broad range of ability levels, from remedial to advanced. The content is aligned to all US state algebra frameworks and The Common Core. This course can be used as a stand-alone curriculum or as a supplement to any algebra textbook.
The flexible, learner-centered approach offers a portfolio of learning objects designed to open the door to mathematics concepts, procedures, mathematical reasoning and critical thinking for learners. Students work through activities in the sequence that leverages their own preferred learning strategies while building their 21st century skills.
Course Components Include:
•Warm-ups: a series of problems to assess prior knowledge and recommend review.
•Presentations: a rich-media presentation of the topic concept with illustrated examples.
•Worked Examples: narrated step-by-step presentations of a problem being solved.
•Practice Problems: symbolic and word, designed in adaptive sets, offer students practice and feedback.
•Text: a comprehensive, integrated, interactive textbook reinforces the concepts being taught.
•Review: self-test for understanding prior to moving to the next topic.
•Projects: promote collaboration in the project-based learning tradition to solve real-world problems.
•Tutoring Simulation: offers students directed guidance in problem solving.
•Puzzles: give learners a chance to practice what they have learned in a fun, no-fault environment.
•Assessments: formative and summative assessments are designed to guide a learner's progress.
Developmental Math Modules: A PORTFOLIO OF LEARNING
This program Flexible modules address concepts and skills for Arithmetic, Beginning Algebra are available Now. Intermediate Algebra, including basic Geometry and Statistics topics will be available for Summer 2012. The Program offers eighteen units comprised of 55 lessons and 122 topics. The curriculum integrates multiple modes of learning to open the door to mathematical reasoning and critical thinking for a broad range of learners. The learning object architecture allows institutions, instructors and students to adapt the content to different program and learner requirements.
Curricular Sequence
Delivered freely online, this topically-organized program offers flexible modules which address concepts and skills taught in the usual developmental math sequence of Arithmetic, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with topics in Geometry and Statistics. The program heeds the call for “21st century” mathematics, acknowledging that traditional curriculum may not best prepare learners for modern occupations or to be well-informed citizens, as suggested by national common core standards and AMATYC’s proposal for a new developmental mathematics.
Learner Centered Experience
This project is designed to deliver an adaptable, learner-centered experience, informed by historic and current learning theory, research in mathematics education, and recent findings in learning, technology, and media. The program has pre- and post-assessment features that direct students to the content needed to close their proficiency gaps, and offers video, audio, interactive simulations, puzzles, and other instructional approaches that engage a variety of learning styles and attitudes.
“Portfolio of Learning”
This curriculum integrates multiple modes of learning - conceptual, procedural, problem-solving, project based, peer-based, simple games, and assessment - to open the door to mathematical reasoning and critical thinking to a broad range of learners. The learning object architecture allows institutions, instructors and students to adapt the content to different program and learner needs.
| Attachment | Size |
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| DevMathCourse.pdf | 359.07 KB |
| NewAlgebra1.pdf | 701.68 KB |
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