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Impact of the 12-6 Calendar at CUNY; Graduation Rates; Advisement
Topic: Discussion of impact of 12-6 calendar on STEM learning. Attending: Dan, Pat, Kristin, Azure, Tara, Raluca, Tian. Points of Discussion: Pat’s presentation at Hostos, who are being encouraged to adopt a 12-6 (union meeting with admin also present). Questions about impact on student internships (May start) and length of time for propr learning (esp. […]
Automatic-Algebra.org; Conceptual Quizzes
Topic: Materials used in gateway math courses. In-class materials used: Dan’s online conceptual quizzes in MAT 900; hope is to well-prepare students well for later science and math courses. General agreement that conceptual emphasis and not all-multiple-choice computational questions is helpful. Automatic-algebra.org: Dan’s website for timed drills on basic prerequisite skills (negatives, order of operations, […]
Supplemental Bio-Math Modules; Math Workshop; Qualitative Reasoning
Topic: Stats/Prob. modules developed for Bio 33/ab Attending: Physical Sciences, Biology, Mathematics, Math Workshop Anna/Emral also teaching a learning community with A&P and math (Bio 50/50). Discussion of other efforts on campus to support math: Bio learning communities (11 and 33) Bio 13 boot camp (S3) MAT M1/M2 4-day (16 hour) workshops for high-fail students […]
