Fall 2002
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gather information about assessment tools for math
programs
visit Universities to discuss their approach to the
problems
organize an advisory team
make up an evaluation plan
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Spring 2003
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continued research on assessment programs
Attend workshops and math conferences to obtain
pertinent information
solidify plans for the location and organization of
the math lab
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Summer 2003
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Obtain a full time coordinator for the math lab
Set up the math lab equipment and begin using trial
activities in our courses
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Fall 2003
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begin to use the lab materials and assessment program
in precalculus
begin to use lab materials and assessment program in
Calculus I
evaluation of the project so far based on grades and
assessment data
First evaluation by the advisory team
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Spring 2004
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continue to use lab activities in Precalculus and
Calculus I
Begin to use lab activities and assessment materials
in Trigonometry and Calculus II, possibly in Calculus III
and Differential Equations as well.
Continue to develop and evaluate the assessment
materials
Second evaluation by the advisory team
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Summer 2004
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Conduct a workshop for regional Community Colleges and
High Schools sharing our materials and methods.
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Fall 2004
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Expand the use of lab activities to more classes of
Precalculus
Increase the number of lab activities in Precalculus
and Calculus I
Continue to develop and evaluate the assessment
materials
Third evaluation by the advisory team
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Spring 2005
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First attempt at a complete conversion of Calculus II
to Lab course
Continue to develop and evaluate the assessment
materials
Fourth and final evaluation by the advisory team.
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after project
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Continue with the goal to convert all precalculus
through Differential Equations courses to lab oriented
teaching methods.
Continue to use and develop our assessment program
Possibly repeat the workshop of the previous
summer.
Continue to develop the Alabama Team goals
- -Seek funding for student scholarships for target
students
- -Obtain summer internships for students majoring
in SM
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