Basics of LATEX Courses and Precalculus Practice Test Implementation

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1 Project Overview Challenges Solutions Impact and Future Plans Basics of LATEX Courses and Precalculus Practice Test Implementation Justin Keyes Simmerer CSC 292: On-Campus Internship Level II Cleveland State University Acknowledgements

2 Introduction Justin Keyes Simmerer Mathematics Major Operation STEM Special Teams MTH 167 Precalculus I STEM Peer Teacher

3 Goal 1: L A TEX Courses Create and Implement Two Beginners L A TEX Courses for:

4 Goal 1: L A TEX Courses Create and Implement Two Beginners L A TEX Courses for: Math Majors enrolled in Junior Seminar Gave first course to professor, and students worked through it spring semester

5 Goal 1: L A TEX Courses Create and Implement Two Beginners L A TEX Courses for: Math Majors enrolled in Junior Seminar Gave first course to professor, and students worked through it spring semester STEM Peer Teachers (SPTs) and General Public Adapted first course to create the second Conducted beta test with five SPTs

6 What is L A TEX? L A TEX (LAH-tekh) is a typesetter used by professionals of all fields

7 What is L A TEX? L A TEX (LAH-tekh) is a typesetter used by professionals of all fields Plain text and commands are interpreted and then output as a document

8 What is L A TEX? L A TEX (LAH-tekh) is a typesetter used by professionals of all fields Plain text and commands are interpreted and then output as a document Many types of documents can be created using L A TEX: Articles Journals Books Posters Exams Research papers Presentations

9 Example of L A TEX s Specialty Transmission Model S = π βsz δs Z = βsz + ζr αsz + γaz µaz R = δs + αsz ζr + µaz + δa A = Ψ γaz δa

10 Challenges of the L A TEX Courses Identifying relevant content for each course

11 Challenges of the L A TEX Courses Identifying relevant content for each course Designing and choosing a style for the course content

12 Challenges of the L A TEX Courses Identifying relevant content for each course Designing and choosing a style for the course content Identifying an accessible delivery method

13 Challenges of the L A TEX Courses Identifying relevant content for each course Designing and choosing a style for the course content Identifying an accessible delivery method Managing the beta test group

14 Solutions to Challenges with the L A TEX Courses

15 Solutions to Challenges with the L A TEX Courses Reviewed my notes from Junior Seminar Worked with Dr. Munther, Professor for Junior Seminar Evaluated other online L A TEX courses Encouraging my beta test group to the finish line

16 Impact of L A TEX Courses Results of Junior Seminar Course Students independently mastered L A TEX outside of course Previously, professor dedicated 1 to 3 class periods out of 15 to teach L A TEX Allowed more time for other, richer class content Professor requested all course assignments in L A TEX

17 Impact of L A TEX Courses Results of Junior Seminar Course Students independently mastered L A TEX outside of course Previously, professor dedicated 1 to 3 class periods out of 15 to teach L A TEX Allowed more time for other, richer class content Professor requested all course assignments in L A TEX Results of SPT beta test group

18 Impact of L A TEX Courses Results of Junior Seminar Course Students independently mastered L A TEX outside of course Previously, professor dedicated 1 to 3 class periods out of 15 to teach L A TEX Allowed more time for other, richer class content Professor requested all course assignments in L A TEX Results of SPT beta test group FAQ page Lesson on fixing common errors

19 Impact of L A TEX Courses Results of Junior Seminar Course Students independently mastered L A TEX outside of course Previously, professor dedicated 1 to 3 class periods out of 15 to teach L A TEX Allowed more time for other, richer class content Professor requested all course assignments in L A TEX Results of SPT beta test group FAQ page Lesson on fixing common errors Thankfully, beta testers would recommend course!

20 Future Plans L A TEX Courses Used in all future Junior Seminars for math majors Posted on the CSU Math Department website for the CSU mathematics community Available for all within Operation STEM Advertise on reddit.com and stackexchange.com

21 Goal 2: Precalculus Practice Test Grading Coordinate Changes to Precalculus Practice Tests and SPTs Grading Procedure

22 Goal 2: Precalculus Practice Test Grading Coordinate Changes to Precalculus Practice Tests and SPTs Grading Procedure Previous method of implementing practice tests: Taken using ALEKS online learning system Given three attempts to complete

23 Goal 2: Precalculus Practice Test Grading Coordinate Changes to Precalculus Practice Tests and SPTs Grading Procedure Previous method of implementing practice tests: Taken using ALEKS online learning system Given three attempts to complete New method to adapt and test: Physical, take home practice test in two parts Cafeteria grading, 30-minute turn around

24 Challenges Coordinating Grading Effort Finding and scheduling graders for each class time and SPT session

25 Challenges Coordinating Grading Effort Finding and scheduling graders for each class time and SPT session Communicating and sending SPT reminders

26 Challenges Coordinating Grading Effort Finding and scheduling graders for each class time and SPT session Communicating and sending SPT reminders Distributing grading rubrics and supplies

27 Challenges Coordinating Grading Effort Finding and scheduling graders for each class time and SPT session Communicating and sending SPT reminders Distributing grading rubrics and supplies Responding to SPT and student feedback

28 Solutions to Challenges with Practice Test Grading Clear calendar reminders and excel sign up sheet

29 Solutions to Challenges with Practice Test Grading Clear calendar reminders and excel sign up sheet Early rubric distribution

30 Solutions to Challenges with Practice Test Grading Clear calendar reminders and excel sign up sheet Early rubric distribution Implemented significant positive changes based on feedback

31 Solutions to Challenges with Practice Test Grading Clear calendar reminders and excel sign up sheet Early rubric distribution Implemented significant positive changes based on feedback

32 Impact of New Practice Test Implementation New due dates allowed more review time

33 Impact of New Practice Test Implementation New due dates allowed more review time SPTs volunteered to grade their own mentees Practice Tests!

34 Impact of New Practice Test Implementation New due dates allowed more review time SPTs volunteered to grade their own mentees Practice Tests! Resulted in extensive and personalized comments for students incorrect problems and enhanced learning

35 Impact of New Practice Test Implementation New due dates allowed more review time SPTs volunteered to grade their own mentees Practice Tests! Resulted in extensive and personalized comments for students incorrect problems and enhanced learning Precalculus Practice Tests in Future Semesters Written exam format that students take home Individualized, careful grading by mentor SPTs

36 Personal Impact Improved scheduling and managing abilities Learned how to elicit feedback and use it to establish improvements Sharpened L A TEX skills Proud and excited to provide L A TEX courses to CSU and general public!

37 Thank you - Dr. Dan Munther Professor for Junior Seminar - Dr. Susan Carver Mentor in multiple aspects - Professor Hyacinthe Raven Instructor for CSC Sam Resnick For letting me use his image in this presentation!