Student Success Division Temple College August 2013

Student Success Division

Temple College

Developmental Courses / College

Preparatory Courses

August 2013

Why Developmental / College Preparatory

Courses?

Students who have not met the minimum requirements for

enrolling in college credit courses as specified by the Texas

Success Initiative (TSI) may be required to take developmental

/ college preparatory courses to learn the foundational skills to

become college-ready.

Do I have to stay in Developmental / College Preparatory Courses?

The Temple College TSI Plan states that students who are dropped

from a required developmental course may be dropped from all

courses in which the student is registered during the semester the

drop occurred.

The college preparatory course(s) must be completed with a grade of

“C” or better to progress to the next level or to become college-

ready.

* Leopard Success Project

Leopard Success is an accelerated non-credit-based academic preparation program for students seeking

assistance in mathematics, writing, and/or reading skills. It is an excellent option for students whose placement

tests results indicate they are on the cusp of readiness for credit level courses. The program offers diagnostic

testing, individualized study plans, personalized faculty assistance, and retesting for placement in college-credit courses. Students work under the guidance of a faculty

member who serves as a facilitator throughout the program’s length. While students will work with a high degree of independence on their individualized study

plans, they are encouraged to regularly seek assistance from the program facilitator. The program facilitator

closely monitors student progress, attempts to identify concept barriers, and works with the student to learn the material in a manner that allows the student to continue

making progress.

* Math Boot Camp

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Texas Success Initiative AssessmentPlacement Chart

INFORMATION IN THIS CHART IS SUBJECT TO CHANGEBeginning August 26, 2013 all students, unless otherwise exempt, must have taken the TSIA Test or other state-approved assessment test before enrolling for classes. The scores on the TSIA test will determine skill level assignment. The skill levels will determine the college preparatory courses that must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to progress to the next level or to become college-ready.

ScoreRequired College Preparatory

Course Skill Level

MATHEMATICS

Less than 336

MATH 0310 Skill level 4

336 - 343

MATH 0330 or Math 0435 Skill level 6

344- 349 MATH 0350 Skill level 7

350 or higher

MATH 1314, MATH 1332, MATH 1324, MATH 1342

college preparatory not neededSkill level 9

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Texas Success Initiative AssessmentPlacement Chart

INFORMATION IN THIS CHART IS SUBJECT TO CHANGEBeginning August 26, 2013 all students, unless otherwise exempt, must have taken the TSIA Test or other state-approved assessment test before enrolling for classes. The scores on the TSIA test will determine skill level assignment. The skill levels will determine the college preparatory courses that must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to progress to the next level or to become college-ready.

Score Required College Preparatory Course Skill Level

READING Less

than 342 READ 0301 or INRW 0301 Skill level 2

342 - 350

READ 0302 or INRW 0302 Skill level 6

351 or higher

College preparatory not needed Skill level 7

WRITING

Less than 349

ENGL 0301 or INRW 0301 Skill level 2

350 - 362

(no essay)

ENGL 0302 or INRW 0302 Skill level 6

Essay score 5 or essay score of 4 and

multiple choice 363 or higher

College preparatory not needed Skill level 7

* ENGL 0301 – Basic Writing I

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the placement test (TSIA test score less than 349)

Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300

Skill Level: 2

This course stresses the development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting,

organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. The construction of well-organized paragraphs and

essays will be stressed in the following ways: composition of a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus,

the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose;

determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations; generate ideas

and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in

student writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and in formation to

formulate and develop a claim; develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability

to compose college-level writing assignments; edit writing to conform to the conventions of standard English.

This course is not for college-level credit.

The student must make a grade of “C” or better to attempt the next level course.

* ENGL 0302 – Basic Writing II

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 0301 or appropriate score on the placement test (TSIA test score 350 - 362). Prerequisite/Corequisite: STSK 0305Skill Level: 6

This course stresses the development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting,

organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. The purpose of this course is to introduce

students to essay writing that includes: compose a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the

logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose;

determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations; generate

ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of

other writers in student writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and

in formation to formulate and develop a claim; develop and use effective revision strategies to

strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments; edit writing to conform to

the conventions of standard English.


The student must make a grade of “C” or better to become college-ready.

* INRW 0301 – Integrated Reading and Writing

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the placement test (TSIA test score less than 342 in Reading or Less than 349 in Writing)

Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300

Skill Level: 2

This first-level course is a combined lecture/lab, performance-based course designed to develop students’ critical reading and academic

writing skills. The focus of the course will be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and

developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. The course integrates preparation in

basic academic reading skills with basic skills in writing paragraphs and essays. This is a course with a required lab. Upon successful

completion of this course, students will: locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate

the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths; comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication,

reading, and writing; identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts; describe and apply insights gained

from reading and writing a variety of texts; compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical

development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose; determine and use effective approaches and

rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations; generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose,

incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas

and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim; develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to

strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments; recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in

reading and writing.



* INRW 0302 – Integrated Reading and Writing

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in both READ 0301 and ENGL 0301 or in INRW 0301 or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score 342 – 350 in Reading or 350 – 362 in Writing). Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300Skill Level: 6

This second-level course is a combined lecture/lab, performance-based course designed to develop integration

of students’ critical reading and academic writing skills. The focus of the course will be on applying critical

reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the

audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. The course integrates preparation in basic

academic reading skills with basic skills in writing a variety of academic essays. This is a course with a

required lab. The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing. Upon successful completion of this

course, students will: locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and

evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths; comprehend and use vocabulary

effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing; identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and

message across a variety of texts; describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of

texts; compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development

of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose; determine and use effective

approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations; generate ideas and gather

information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student

writing using established strategies; evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing,

formulating, and developing a claim; develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen

the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments; recognize and apply the conventions of

standard English in reading and writing.

This course is not for college level credit.


* Math 0310 – Pre-Algebra I

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score Less than 336). Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300Skill Level: 4

This is a pre-algebra course that covers topics in mathematics such as arithmetic operations, basic

algebraic concepts and notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems. It covers

fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, geometric facts, statistical l graphs, signed

numbers, and a brief introduction to linear equations.

Lab required.

This course uses MyMathLab.



* Math 0330 – Introduction to Algebra I

Prerequisites: A grade of C or above in MATH 0310 or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score 336 – 343). Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300Skill Level: 6

This course covers topics from the first year of algebra: arithmetic operations, basic algebraic

concepts and notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems, operations with signed

numbers, solving linear equations, graphing lines, exponent rules, operations with polynomials,

factoring, solving linear systems, and an introduction to solving quadratic equations.

Lab required.

This course uses MyMathLab.



* Math 0350 – Intermediate Algebra


This course prepares students for Math 1314 and MATH 1324 . This course covers topics from the

second year of algebra: A study of relations and functions, inequalities, factoring, polynomials,

rational expressions, and quadratics with an introduction to complex numbers, exponential and

logarithmic functions, determinants and matrices, and sequences and series; exponent rules,

fractional exponents, operations with polynomials, factoring, operations with rational expressions,

operations with radicals, solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing lines and

parabolas, graphing linear inequalities, and solving systems of linear equations and inequalities. This

course may also introduce students to conics and functions including exponential and logarithmic

functions. Students may be required to use a calculator. This course uses MyMathLab.



* Math 0435 – Foundations of Mathematics


This course surveys a variety of mathematical topics needed to prepare students for college

level statistics, quantitative reasoning, or for algebra-based courses. Topics include: numeracy

with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers; evaluating expressions and

formulas; rates, ratios, and proportions; percentages; solving equations; linear models; data

interpretations including graphs and tables; verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of

functions; exponential models.



* Read 0301 - Introduction to College Reading Techniques

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score Less than 342). Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300Skill Level: 2

This course provides development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for

college readiness. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to reading concepts

including: locating explicit textual information, drawing complex inferences, and

describing, analyzing, and evaluating the information within and across multiple texts of

varying lengths; comprehending and using vocabulary effectively in oral communication,

reading, and writing; describing, analyzing, and evaluating information within and across a

range of texts; identifying and analyzing the audience, purpose, and message across a

variety of texts; describing and applying insights gained from reading a variety of texts. A

technology component will be required.



* Read 0302 – College Reading Techniques

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in READ 0301, INRW 0301, or an appropriate placement test score (TSIA test score (342 – 350).

Prerequisite/Corequisites: STSK 0305 or EDUC 1300Skill Level: 6

This course provides development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college

readiness. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to reading concepts including: locating

explicit textual information, drawing complex inferences, and describing, analyzing, and evaluating the

information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths; comprehending and using vocabulary

effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing; describing, analyzing, and evaluating

information within and across a range of texts; identifying and analyzing the audience, purpose, and

message across a variety of texts; describing and applying insights gained from reading a variety of

texts.



* STSK 0305 – Master Student for TSI (Texas Success Initiative)

This course will examine factors that impact learning, success, and personal development

in higher education. Topics covered include: information processing, memory, strategic

learning, self-regulation, goal setting, motivation, educational and career planning, learning

styles, utilizing learning resources, college orientation, and students’ academic skills that

apply to all disciplines. Skills developed will be: time management, listening, note taking,

annotating, library and research skills, and test preparation. This course is not for college-

level credit.

* EDUC 1300 – Learning Frameworks

This course teaches: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation;

factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic

learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level

student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help

them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately

expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and

become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually

draw from the theoretical models they have learned. Course instruction focuses on four main content

areas: developing and maintaining motivation for college success, developing and using study

strategies and skills, building community and connecting to campus resources, and developing a

college completion plan.

This course is for college credit.

*New Mathways Project

The New Mathways Project offers three courses that allow students to complete

developmental math and college-level

math in two semesters instead of the usual three semesters. The courses are designed to teach problem-solving and

reasoning skills in situations that people face in their everyday lives.

*New Mathways Project

In your first semester, you will take: Math 0435 Foundations for Mathematical

Reasoning EDUC 1300 Frameworks for Collegiate

Learning

In the second semester, you will take: Math 1442 Elementary Statistics

Contact your advising office for more information.

(254) 298-8331

College-Level MathMath 0330 Intro to

Algebra Intermediate Algebra

Math 0435 Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning

EDUC 1300 Frameworks for Collegiate Learning*

Math 1442 Elementary Statistics or

Math 1332 College Mathematics

Compare the New Mathways Project courses to the algebra course sequence.

Algebra sequence = 3 semesters

New Mathways sequence = 2 semesters

EDUC 1300 counts as college credit.

Who should go this route?Nursing, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Art, Music,

History, Government, English, Sociology, etc.

(Check your degree plan and talk to an advisor).

www.templejc.edu/NMP

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Student Success Division Temple College August 2013