Collin County Community College
Developmental
Mathematics Department
Course Format Overview
Developmental Mathematics
classes are offered in up to five different formats each semester. They
are listed in the following table, and described in detail below the
table.
1.
The Traditional lecture format will appeal to you if you need a
structured learning environment, a steady pace, an instructor who will present
the material, and regular interaction with other students.
This format may be offered at different paces, such as:
1, 2 or 3 days/week for 16 weeks, 2 or 3 days/week for 8 weeks (Express), 4
days/week for 5 weeks (Summer I or II), 2
days/week for 10 weeks (Summer III) or 5 days/week for 10 days (Wintermester/Maymester).
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2.
A Modified lecture format,
Passport,
has one or more instructors, but allows more flexibility within the
classroom setting, by permitting you to attend mini-lectures, which address your
specific mathematics deficiencies. As
a result, you may be able to skip ahead on material where you can already
demonstrate competency. This format
may allow you to complete a course before the end of the semester and perhaps
complete a subsequent course within that semester.
Passport is an individualized, flexible, and responsive mathematics program
where learning is self-paced but NOT self-taught.
It allows students to receive instruction in the specific segments of
mathematics needed to advance to their next level, by allowing them to focus on
the topic(s) they need. The students begin the program from their individual
current mathematical competence point, rather than from the point the
traditional curriculum is designed to begin, determined through a combination of
testing and instructor assessment.
This
format is also designed for each student to receive instruction on topics
“missing” from their understanding of a previous course.
During the one-on-one instructor/student “exit” briefings each class
day, content progress is assessed and future work session topics are identified.
The faculty help students identify how they each learn best by offering a
Learning Style Inventory (LASSI). This facilitates an understanding by both
student and instructor of the student’s inclination relative to attitude,
motivation, time management, anxiety, concentration and test strategies. This
format may allow you to complete a course before the end of the semester, and
perhaps begin a subsequent course within that semester.
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3.
A Self-paced
format (Accelerated
Individualized Mathematics (AIM) Center may appeal to you if you can learn effectively on your own, and
with limited help from an instructor. This
format is computer-based, where material is presented via video or
interactive software. Homework,
labs, projects and tests are also often completed using a computer.
An instructor is available to answer questions in a classroom setting,
but not to teach the material. Often,
you may be able to complete some of your work outside the classroom.
This format may appeal to you if you are a disciplined student who can
manage your time and complete an entire course on your own.
This format may allow you to complete a course before the end of the
semester, and perhaps complete a subsequent course within that semester.
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5.
A Learning community format
may be available for Beginning Algebra and Study Skills. This format will introduce Beginning Algebra topics while
concurrently addressing fundamental Study Skills strategies. In addition to
mastery of math skills, techniques will be taught in an effort to enable
students to engage in active learning behaviors and attitudes through increased
skill development in the areas of: problem solving, study strategies,
note-taking and test-taking, time management, active listening, anxiety and
learning style awareness, and wellness. Students
will learn how to manage anxiety in their active pursuit of learning the content
of Beginning Algebra. A specific approach to studying will be developed by each
student utilizing individual preferences. This
format will appeal to a student needing help learning how to study mathematics.
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