WvEB Algebra: A Web Enhanced College Course for West Virginia High School Seniors Dr. Laura J. Pyzdrowski, WvEB Project Director Institute for Math Learning Mathematics Department West Virginia University - Morgantown Dr. Anthony S. Pyzdrowski, WvEB Technology Consultant California University of Pennsylvania www.pyzdrowski.ws
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WvEB Algebra: A Web Enhanced College Course for West Virginia High School Seniors Dr. Laura J. Pyzdrowski, WvEB Project Director Institute for Math Learning.
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WvEB Algebra:A Web Enhanced College Course
for West Virginia High School Seniors
Dr. Laura J. Pyzdrowski, WvEB Project DirectorInstitute for Math LearningMathematics Department
West Virginia University - Morgantown
Dr. Anthony S. Pyzdrowski, WvEB Technology Consultant California University of Pennsylvania
www.pyzdrowski.ws
Steering Committee• V. J. Benokraitis Deborah Brown• Connie Dale Bruce Ebanks• Bruce Flack Elizabeth Dale• James Denvir Murrel Hoover• Carl Johnson David Kennedy• Larry Lamb James Miller• Diana Munza Mary Poling• Laura Pyzdrowski Gary Seldomridge• Deborah Seldomridge Judy Silver• Sue Steinbeck Joe Urbanski• Donna Watson
WvEB Algebra Design Sub - Committee
Jim Denvir (Marshall)
Bruce Ebanks (Marshall)
James Miller (WVU - Morgantown)
Laura J. Pyzdrowski (WVU, coordinator)
Judy Silver (Marshall)
Joe Urbanski ( WVUIT)
Diana Munza ( High School Teacher Representative)
WvEB Algebra 9-12 Sub - Committee
Murrell Hoover (Charleston)
Larry Lamb (State Mathematics Coordinator)
Diana Munza (Fairmont)
Debbie Seldomridge (Keyser)
Sue Steinbeck (Parkersburg)
WvEB Course
• A college-level mathematics course for high school students.
• The structure of the course allows for concurrent enrollment.
GOAL
• To help students remain in a mathematics pathway while in high school, and allow for a smooth transition into entry level college mathematics.
High School Students
• Experience the Pace of a University Course
• Gain Confidence in Mathematical Ability
• Avoid Senior Mathematics Void
Design
• WvEB Algebra and Trigonometry target the “middle track”student.
• WvEB Number Theory and Calculus will target advanced track students.
• Will not replace mathematics courses in the high school curriculum.
Design• Higher Education Instructor of Record
• High School Teacher Facilitator
• Use of Content Standards and Objectives
• Students are counseled as to course appropriateness.
Design• Students use a graphing utility/graphing
calculator.
• Students work in groups when appropriate.
• Students will be exposed to problem solving in context.
• Students make connections among tables of numbers, algebraic analysis, and graphs.
WvEB Mathematics Course Components
• Reading Assignments (Text Component)• Lectures (CD Component or video streaming)• Laboratories (School Lab/CD/Web Component)• Homework (Text Component)• Homework Quizzes (Web Component)• Tests (Given at High School Site)• Facilitator Input• Instructor/Facilitator/Student Communication
(Web Component)
Facilitator• The facilitator for the project must be a certified
high school mathematics teacher.
• Must apply to the institution of record.
• Is the instructor of record for the high school credit portion of the course.
• Must attend professional development sessions to become familiar with the technological components of the course as well as the course material and requirements.
Duties of Facilitator
• Monitoring tests in a supervised setting.
• Sending or giving student materials to the instructor of record.
• Handing graded materials back to the students.
• Facilitating with homework assignments.
Duties of Facilitator
• Assisting and guiding students who need help with content of the course.
• Supervising computer laboratories and guiding student groups when needed through difficult laboratory topics.
• Making sure that the computer facilities are functioning and reporting malfunctions to the appropriate support staff and the instructor of record.
Duties of Facilitator
• Assisting in counseling as to the appropriateness of the course for interested students.
• The facilitator will be the "eyes and ears" for the instructor of record and will provide information about student concerns and in class performance to the instructor of record.
Duties of Facilitator
• Consult with regard to content selection, and development.
• Serve as consultants on NSF CCLI grant. Dr. Michael Mays, CCLI PI
Dr. Laura J. Pyzdrowski, CCLI Co-PI
WvEB “Perks” ( WVU)
• “Salary” of $80/student for up to 10 students. For 10 students or more the “salary” is $1000
• To teacher if offered outside of school day
• To county if offered during school day
• No Minimum number of students required
StructureThe structure at each site will vary.
Students meet during scheduled times to discuss and do mathematics and take tests. ( Contact hours)
There will be supervised group work for the interactive computer laboratories.
Placement
• Hosting Higher Education Institutions use individual placement requirements.
WvEB Eligibility• An overall GPA of 3.0.
• An earned “C” or better in the following courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. ( in addition, WvEB Trig requires a “C” or better in WvEB Algebra)
• High School permission for the student to take the course.
• Meet other institutional entry requirements.
Software/Hardware Requirements:
• Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP system
• Internet Explorer and Media Player
• A sound card and CD-ROM drive
WvEB AlgebraWVU-Morgantown Sites
• Clay-Battelle High School • Elkins High School • Hedgesville High School• Jefferson High School (Scheduled to begin, Fall 2006)• Liberty High School • Lincoln High School• Morgantown High School• Robert C. Byrd High School• Roane County High School• South Harrison High School• Trinity High School• Tygarts Valley High School• University High School• Interest from Preston County Schools
WvEB AlgebraOther Sites
• Concord: Cecilia Fizer – Pike View High School
– Interest from Princeton and Bluefield High School
• Fairmont: Diana Munza – Fairmont Senior High
– Fairmont East High School
– Marion County Technical Center
– North Marion High School
WvEB TrigonometryWVU-Morgantown Sites
• Clay-Battelle High School • Elkins High School• Hedgesville High School • Fairmont Senior High School• Liberty High School• Morgantown High School• North Marion High School• Robert C. Byrd • Roane County High School• Tygarts Valley High School• University High School• Pikeview High School
WvEB AlgebraInitial Results
• 29 Student Participants in Fall 2000
Grade A B C D F WNumber 6 11 4 1 7
WvEB AlgebraInitial Results
Course WVU WvEB Algebra Total WvEB Algebra WVU On Campus AlgebraSemester Fall 2000 Fall 2000 Fall 2000
Grade Avg. 2.9 3.1 2D/F/W rate 10% 28% 47%
WvEB AlgebraResults Fall 2000
Table t Test For Pre and Post Accuplacer Scores For WvEB Fall 2000
Campus 50 22.66 2.94Note: The asterisk (*) denotes statistical significance at the .05 level.
Scaled ACT analyses for matched-pairs of WvEB and on-campus students enrolled in College Algebra.
Discussion
• In 2005, West Virginia’s math ACT average of 19.3 as compared to the National average of 20.7 had West Virginia tied for having the 5th lowest average math ACT score in the nation
Discussion
• Campus pre score of 20.78 and post score of 22.66 are less than the score of 23 require
• Students are also admitted into the course – algebra workshop – departmental placement test score
• It is conjectured that students are not putting in the effort that they would in a real ACT testing.
Further Analysis for College Algebra Fall 2004
• Students will be tracked into the Spring Semester for college level math courses and grades.
• Questionnaire given to high school students in the fall semester will be given at the end of the spring semester trigonometry course.
Research Design for College Algebra Fall 2004
• High School Questionnaire
What Comes Next?
• WvEB Calculus, WvEB Number Theory
• Invitation to Others to Learn More about related projects
• Blue Ribbon Mathematics Partnership Committee– www.blueribbon.ws