Product: DEV2-PCM2 Developmental Math

Question 1

Combination titles

Answer 1

• Developmental Math (DEV2) - designed for3-semester course sequence
• Preparation for College Math (PCM2)-designed for 3-semester course sequence
• Introductory & Intermediate Algebra (COMBO)-designed for 2-semester coursesequence

Question 2

Algebra for College Students (ACS)

Answer 2

• Traditionally used for a one semester Intermediate Algebra course.
• Some schools may use it for a low-level Algebra and some may use it for non-transfer College Algebra course

Question 3

Guided Notebooks

Answer 3

• Available for DEV, PCM, and PATH
• Answer keys available – student: odd; instructor: all

Question 4

Two key differencesbetween DEV and PCM?

Answer 4

Questions to ask to determine which title is most appropriate for their sequence

1. When do you introduce equations and solving equations?
   * PCM introduces them early (Ch 2)
   * DEV3 introduces them later (Ch 9
2. When are integers (any negative or positive number) introduced?
   PCM2/PRE introduces integers earlier than they are introduced in DEV2/BAM
   * PCM2 – integers introduced in Chapter 2
   * DEV2 – integers introduced in Chapter 8
   When students are learning concepts like fractions and decimals:
   * PCM2 - includes negative numbers in topic coverage
   * DEV2 - includes only positive numbers in topic coverage

Question 5

What is PATH?

Answer 5

General Content Coverage:
* Streamlines introductory level algebra content and introduces students to other fields of math, including geometry, personal finance, logic, probability, and statistics.
* Designed to prepare students for any mathematical pathway curriculum course

Course Adoptions:
* Most often adopted inintroductory, separate pathways prep courses if a schoolhas moved away fromtraditional developmental mathematics sequence
* “Baby VLM” – lots of algebra, a good intro to several VLM topics*
* Not just a dev math title - can potentially be used in a curriculum-level course depending on course coverage and depth needed!
* Not designed for multiple consecutive courses

• Both PATH and VLM2 work for a Quantitative Reasoning or Quantitative Literacy course, though VLM2 is often the better fit for a Quantitative Reasoning or LiberalArts course

Question 6

What is covered in PATH?

Answer 6

Chapter 0: Strategies for Academic Success

Pathways coverage:
* Liberal Arts Math/Quantitative Reasoning
-Geomatic Pathway (measurements and geometry)
-Pathways to Personal Finance
-Pathways to Critical Thinking (logic)
* Introductory Statistics
>Introduction to Probability
>Introduction to Statistics

STEM
* Chapter R: Review of Foundational Math Skills
-Students shouldn’t need to take a BAM or PRE course as a prereq
-Review chapter covers some basics they should already know
-Not very in-depth
* Algebra Pathways: Chapters 1-5
* May be a little light on algebra for some schools, does not cover advanced IMA topics such as Conic Sections

Nursing Math
* Geometric Pathway (measurements and geometry)

Question 7

Lesson Level Features

Answer 7

All Titles except BAM PRE
* Fill-in-the blank*
* Watch and Work; Now You Try It*
* Concept Checks
* Practice Questions
* Applications
* Writing & Thinking

-Guided Notebook: DEV, PCM, PATH
-Textbook: DEV, PCM, PATH, ACS

Question 8

Fill in the Blank: Value to Users

Answer 8

(Guided Notebook Only)
Now your students will have one consolidated location to easily reference important definitions, procedures, formulas and properties that they have handwritten!

Should help with memory and retention too…

Question 9

Watch & Work;Now You Try It!: Value to Users

Answer 9

(Guided Notebook Only)
After we walk a student step-by-step through how to solve a question (watch video, have identical question in Watch & Work), we then ask them to immediately apply what they learned with a different version of the same question type to reinforcecomprehension of the concept (Now You Try)

Question 10

Concept Checks: Value to Users

Answer 10

Asking students to not only identify if a question is true or false - but to require the student to edit any false statements to make them true – this forces a deeper understanding of the content.

Question 11

Question Type Review
(Guided Notebook and Textbook)

Answer 11

• Concept Checks
• Practice Questions
• Applications
• Writing & Thinking

Question 12

Concept Checks

Answer 12

Exercise sets that assesses student’s conceptual understanding of topics before each practice set. Structure is true/false and if false, edit the statement to make it true.

Question 13

Practice Questions

Answer 13

Regular exercise sets that allow students to practice additional problems.

Question 14

Applications

Answer 14

Exercise sets that challenge students to apply topics learned to real-world texts

Question 15

Writing & Thinking

Answer 15

Opportunities for students to independently explore and expand on chapter concepts and apply higher-level thinking to explain concepts learned in their own words. Sentence-based answers.

Question 16

Overall Product Features
(DEV2, PCM2, PATH only)

Answer 16

• Strategies for Academic Success
• Chapter Projects
• Chapter Intros
• Math@Work (DEV2/PCM2)
• Connections (PATH)
• Math@Work Career Projects (Guided Notebook Only)

Question 17

Strategies for Academic Success: Value to Users

Answer 17

Focuses on thesoft skills students need to master to be successful in any college classroom. These are skills students often need extra support, but it can be difficult to find the time to incorporate these topics into your classroom. Since all this content is assignable within the platform and diagnostics are available, it gives you the freedom to have your students reference as needed or build into your class schedule.

Question 18

Chapter Projects: Valueto Users

Answer 18

These discovery-based projects allow students to collaborate and apply concepts to the real world. When students take developmental level math course, they often yearn to find the connection to their own lives, and these chapter projects help them bridge that gap.

Question 19

Math@Work Career Projects: Value to Users

Answer 19

Students often ask how will this math apply in the industry I see myself working in. These career-specific application projects allow students to make connections and envision how the math they’re learning will apply to their future career path.

Question 20

Math@Work Chapter Intros: Value to Users

Answer 20

Sets the tone for each chapter to help students contextualize why they are learning this content and how it would be used in their everyday lives. It is important to capture student’s attention early, so these are perfect for setting the stage with engaging chapter openers.

Question 21

Objection: It covers too much content.

Answer 21

• Designed to cover what you need for a 3-4 course sequence
• Still affordable price-point especially when used in multiple courses
• Students only see what you assign within the Software
• Pick and choose what you want to assign

Question 22

Objection: How can I use these Guided Notes in my classroom?

Answer 22

• Notebook check
• Group work
• Classroom Examples
• “Require Learn”
• Supplemental Printed Assignments
• Show Work
• Affordable exercise set (no text)
• Deeper-level thinking

Question 23

Mastery: Value to User

Answer 23

The students taking these courses have seen this material before, and probably more than once. What they were using or doing before wasn’t working, so it’s time to try a different approach to ensure students are comprehend and master the content.