MAT2905 - Chipola College

MAT2905

Mathematics through Tutoring

Course Code:
MAT2905

Credit Hours:
1 - 3

Effective beginning:
2022-23

Sections:
401, 402, 403

Course Description:
The goals of this course are: refinement or acquisition of mathematics skills and connections between mathematics topics needed for successfully tutoring in an academic setting; acquisition of general methods of tutoring as well as specific tutoring techniques needed for specific courses. Teacher-tutor seminars, teacher-tutor conferences, and formal instruction will supplement the extensive tutoring experiences.

Course Details

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Consent of the department

Instructors:

Allyson Howell
howella@chipola.edu

Required textbooks/ course materials:

No textbook or course materials are required to purchase for this course. This is a ZTC, no textbook cost course.

ZTC

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

Demonstrate Basic Mathematical Skills and Knowledge

M-1 Apply arithmetic, algebraic, or geometric skills to solve mathematical problems.

M-2 Represent basic mathematical information verbally, numerically, graphically, or symbolically.

M-3 Use technology to solve mathematical problems.

M-4 Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.

M-5 Use mathematical processes in solving real world applications.

Course-level learning outcomes:

Course-level student learning outcomes	Discipline-level learning outcomes	Assessment methods
Demonstrate knowledge of math subject matter at a level appropriate for the level of coursework completed. Apply specific problem-solving strategies used in Chipola Math classes to tutoring sessions. Show familiarity with software programs used in the mathematics courses. Identify appropriate communication techniques for use in math tutoring sessions. Identify appropriate ethics to be used during mathematics tutoring sessions. Identify record-keeping strategies for maintaining historical logs of tutoring sessions	M-1, M-2, M-4 M-1, M-2, M-3, T-1 M-3, T-1	No artifact will be submitted for program assessment as MAT 2905 is not a general education course.

Course-level student learning outcomes

Discipline-level learning outcomes

Assessment methods

Demonstrate knowledge of math subject matter at a level appropriate for the level of coursework completed.
Apply specific problem-solving strategies used in Chipola Math classes to tutoring sessions.
Show familiarity with software programs used in the mathematics courses.
Identify appropriate communication techniques for use in math tutoring sessions.
Identify appropriate ethics to be used during mathematics tutoring sessions.
Identify record-keeping strategies for maintaining historical logs of tutoring sessions

M-1, M-2, M-4

M-1, M-2, M-3, T-1

M-3, T-1

No artifact will be submitted for program assessment as MAT 2905 is not a general education course.

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

Teacher Centered: Instructor will demonstrate specific problem-solving techniques used in Chipola Math classes.

Seminars/conferences: Students and instructor(s) will meet to discuss assigned readings.

Role modeling: Students and instructors actively demonstrate various tutoring techniques.

Student Centered: Student will work as tutors in the lab to provide individualized help, and will keep both a time sheet recording hours worked and a log of the number of students tutored and the time spent tutoring each student.

Office Hours: The instructor will be available during office hours for individual assistance. The instructor’s schedule can be found posted on their office door and/or via their individual web site.

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