How CSU Fullerton Is Stretching Traditional College Algebra
Path to Calculus
College Algebra Defined at CSU Fullerton
Poll QuestionHow do you currently define College Algebrain your mathematics structure?
• One semester without Trigonometry
• One semester with Trigonometry
• Part of a two semester Pre-Calculus
• Other- type into Q&A pod
Stretching College Algebra
First Semester Second Semester
Is Not just Splitting the original course in Half
Non-Negotiables
• Student Centered
• Mathematics Rigor Maintained
• Affordable
• Institutionalize (Faculty Support)
Strands of Mathematical Proficiency
• Conceptual Understanding –
comprehension of mathematical
concepts, operations, and relations
• Procedural Fluency – skill in
carrying out procedures flexibly,
accurately, efficiently, and
appropriately
• Strategic Competence – ability to
formulate, represent, and solve
mathematical problems
• Adaptive Reasoning – capacity for
logical thought, reflection, explanation,
and justification
• Productive Disposition – habitual
inclination to see mathematics as
sensible, useful, and worthwhile,
coupled with a belief in diligence and
one’s own efficacy.
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Poll QuestionDo you have experience with Strands of Mathematical Proficiency?
• Yes, we are aware and incorporating them into our plans
• We are aware of them
• Just learning about them
• Not aware before today
Stretching College Algebra
Semester 1
Math 115 A
Prerequisites
Equations
Introduction to Functions
Graphing Family of Functions
Linear Functions
Quadratic Functions
Stretching College Algebra
Semester 1
Math 115 A
Prerequisites
Equations
Introduction to Functions
Graphing Family of Functions
Linear Functions
Quadratic Functions
Semester 2
Math 115 B
Prerequisites
Equations
Deeper Look at Functions
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Exponential/
Logarithmic Functions
Frayer Model
Student Centered
Affordability
Customize the Text based on OpenStax
Poll QuestionWhat types of materials are you going to use?
• We are planning to use a textbook that includes all materials
• We are planning to use materials from multiple sources
• We are planning to create our own materials.
• We are still deciding
Institutionalize
Institutionalize
Section:• Student Learning Goals• Starts with a World Problem or an Anticipatory Activity• Body of the Lesson*
• Guided Notes and Student Interaction• Spiral Activity• Practice
Flipped?
College Algebra Defined at CSU Fullerton
• Fall 2018 –115 A
• Spring 2019 –115 B
• Summer 2019 –ESM 115 A
Poll QuestionShare an idea or tool that has emerged in your redesign.
Poll QuestionWhat aspects of the redesign are still challenging you?
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