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Taking Math Global
AFACCT 2012Montgomery College – RockvilleSession 5.11 January 6, 2012
Barbara Leitherer, Donna TupperCCBC - Essex
Session 5.11Friday, January 5, 2012Room SW114-B
Donna Tupper – [email protected]
Barbara Leitherer – [email protected]
To give concepts of the course a global twist
To increase geographical awareness
To research and explain statistical information about a country
To have fun learning
To work in teams (parts I and II) for support and interpretation of results
To make use of technology
Goals of a Global Statistics Project(Pilot with n=19)
Happened over several semesters
Semester-long project with three parts spanning major concepts Individual parts were used to practice, review and create synergy
of concepts
Global connection: 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
Project Planning
Brochures: several drafts possible for improvement
Samples of Part I
Survey responses
Student Work
Best liked parts: Analysis of ski-racing data
Visualization of data and computation of probability
Why?: Familiarity with formulas and quantitative data
Easiness of assignment
Students “felt safe”
Student Survey Responses
Least liked part: Brochure
Why?: Difficulty finding data
Struggle to set up the brochure outline
Selection of content
There was no model what the brochure could look like
Instructions were not precise for some
There was no classroom time for the brochure
Student Survey Responses
Two stunning Revelations….
The survey revealed that student perceptions about creating the brochure were negative at first:◦ 13 students strongly agreed or slightly agreed◦ 6 students slightly or strongly disagreed
The survey also revealed that students felt accomplished after turning in the final version of the brochure:◦ 16 strongly agreed or slightly agreed◦ 2 slightly or strongly disagreed◦ 1 did not do the brochure
What Went Well…..
Students loved working in teams
17 out of 19 students strongly agreed or agreed that team work has been beneficial
1 student slightly disagreed
1 student did not work with a group
Students became motivated to do good work
Best Part: Communication between students and instructor increased
Final Revelation:
The survey revealed that student learning of statistics had increased by doing the 3-part project: 15 students strongly agreed or slightly agreed
3 students slightly disagreed
1 student checked N/A
Pitfalls
Students had trouble finding appropriate data resources
Students had a hard time with hypothesis testing ◦ Population proportions were treated as sample
proportions for testing◦ Units of measurements were overlooked◦ Resources were not listed properly or at all◦ Spelling and grammar mistakes◦ Procrastination
Sample Brochures
Switzerland
Kazakhstan
Australia
What are your thoughts and ideas to improve this project?
Discussion and Future Plans
Around the world in eighty days!
Final exam for Math 135 – Applied Algebra and Trigonometry.Terminal math class for NON-College
Algebra students.
Given by all full-time faculty during the fall 2011 semester.
Themed based exam designed to take students on a trip around the world.
From day trip to world tour!
Global initiative now required of all general education math classes
As course chair Needed examples for adjuncts to use
Examples needed to be from various parts of the course
Led to examples from most of the CCO
Led to it being my cumulative final exam
Led to my colleagues also using it as their final
Donna Tupper’s Requirement
Exam had to offer flexibility to other instructors.
It should apply to various disciplines.
It had to have practical applications.
It had to be something new, different and fun!!
Introduction
We have worked very hard this semester, so I think we deserve a vacation. In this assignment, you will start in Baltimore and travel to such exotic locations as Brussels, Cairo, Dubai, Cape Town, Mumbai, Moscow, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro. Along the way, you will be applying concepts you have learned throughout the semester to complete your journey. Grab your passport and let’s take a trip!
Survey Questions
Has this exam increased your awareness of math as it applies to a global world?
Yes 23% Somewhat 41% No 36%
Did the course material throughout the semester prepare you for this exam?
Yes = 62% Somewhat = 33% No = 5%
Survey Questions
What part of the exam did you find most challenging?
a. Algebra 12.5% b. Exponential Functions 27.5%c. Trigonometric Functions 15% d. Graphing 32.5%e. Researching the countries on the map 12.5%
Survey Questions
Given a choice, what type of cumulative final would you prefer?
Travel Based 14%
Traditional Final with Global Question 64%
No preference 21%
Approximately how long did the exam take you to complete?
60 minutes or less 9%
1 – 1.5 hours 46%
1.5 – 2 hours 34%
more than 2 hours 11%
Countries of Interest
Iran/Iraq
Greece
Italy
China
Ireland
Korea
New Zealand
Poland
Other Countries???
Antartica
Madrid
The Bermuda Triangle, well
It IS a Triangle
The distance between Miami and San Juan is 1036 miles…
Global Themed Final Exam
Global Final Exam
Culture and Math 135
Math 135 is designed to teach students to apply math to various disciplines.
The exam does not discuss other cultures. Not sure the course is designed to do that.
Exam covers topics applicable in the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Allied Health, Women’s Studies, Finance, Geography, Travel and Economics. These disciplines may be in a better position to discuss the
cultural ramifications of …
THANK YOU