Math Lit & Pathways: 5 Years Later slides

Here is the presentation I gave today on how things have changed and what we've learned after teaching the pathways course Math Lit for 5 years.

Math Lit & Pathways: 5 Years Later from kathleenalmy

Math Literacy talk slides from National Math Summit

Below are the slides I used today in the panel discussion I was a part of. We use the text, Math Lit, that I've written with my co-author, Heather Foes. It is published by Pearson.

Math literacy for summit 2016 from kathleenalmy

This the handout I provided today.

Mlcs overview handout (2 pages) updated from kathleenalmy

Upcoming talks on Math Lit and pathways

I'll be doing three talks between this week and next week. If you're going to ICTCM, the National Math Summit, and/or NADE, please join us.

ICTCM - Friday March 11

NOTE: The following ICTCM session is offered in person or virtually for attendees.

Math Lit & Pathways: 5 Years Later

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Kathleen Almy, Rock Valley College

Heather Foes, Rock Valley College

Pathways courses have evolved in the 5 years since their inception. In this session, we’ll share the lessons we’ve learned in our Math Lit course as well as how pathways are changing developmental math nationwide.

National Mathematics Summit - Wed March 16

Implementing Course Redesigns: Curriculum Options and Measuring Effect

9:15 – 10:20 Grand Ballroom E

Linda Zientek, Kathleen Almy, Jennifer Dorsey, Nancy Stano, and Paula Wilhite

This presentation will focus on the implementation of several course redesigns, with a focus on curriculum redesigns that focus on real-world concepts and collaborative learning. The importance of measuring effects on student performance and non-cognitive factors will be discussed. 

NADE - Thursday March 17

Math Lit & Pathways: 5 Years Later

7:00 - 7:50 am

Kathleen Almy, Rock Valley College

Pathways courses have evolved in the 5 years since their inception. In this session, we’ll share the lessons we’ve learned in our Math Lit course as well as how pathways are changing developmental math nationwide.