INTERACTIVE LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS ARE RESHAPING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AT MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Beginning in the Winter of 2021, the Math faculty decided to test new waters and see how they could enrich student learning, engagement and experience, by introducing Vretta's IntroMath for the Fundamentals of Mathematics course, at their South Campus. Beginning in the Winter of 2021, the Math faculty decided to test new waters and see how they could enrich student learning, engagement and experience, by introducingVretta 's IntroMath for the Fundamentals of Mathematics course, at their South Campus...

Beginning in the Winter of 2021, the Math faculty decided to test new waters and see how they could enrich student learning, engagement and experience, by introducing Vretta's IntroMath for the Fundamentals of Mathematics course, at their South Campus.

The feedback from the initial implementation up until now has been positive and encouraging, with the common recurring theme being that the interactive lessons that students go through on their own time have been very beneficial. The engaging modules, which break down concepts into micro-steps, also include real-life applications and scenarios, making the experience a memorable and relatable one. After honing in on their craft on the lessons, the students put their abilities to the test by completing an assignment, which tests their overall understanding of that particular topic area and allows them to cement their skills and flex their muscles, as they inch a step closer to conquering the puzzle that is math.

The online learning for students has become even more paramount for the College, with the introduction of an asynchronous model starting soon and the Institution will also be following a remote learning option for the foreseeable future.

Coupled with the positive student response and instructor satisfaction, the department is looking forward to building on the momentum garnered from the Fundamentals of Math course. They are working towards implementing Vretta's IntroMath for Calculus and Technology Mathematics, where students could really benefit from an intuitive learning experience.

The benefits to student success while using IntroMath, has boosted Macomb Community College as a leader in digital learning.

Jacob Pucar, Marketing Manager, 416 888 2011, [email protected]