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How CSU Fullerton Is Stretching Traditional College Algebra

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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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