WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:02.916 --> 00:00:08.426 >> The Cypress College Math Department has a plan for implementing state law AB 705; 00:00:09.916 --> 00:00:13.126 this law is changing community college mathematics. 00:00:13.786 --> 00:00:18.666 Placement into math courses and the actual courses themselves are both changing. 00:00:19.646 --> 00:00:24.206 In our current system students are placed into courses based on what they remember. 00:00:25.016 --> 00:00:27.046 Sometimes they're placed very low. 00:00:27.756 --> 00:00:32.956 They may have a number of classes between them and the class they eventually need. 00:00:33.416 --> 00:00:36.116 AB 705 is changing all of this. 00:00:37.316 --> 00:00:42.546 Starting in the fall of 2019 students will now be placed directly 00:00:42.546 --> 00:00:44.526 into transfer level math courses. 00:00:44.816 --> 00:00:52.336 Starting in the fall Cypress College will no longer offer Math 15 - pre-algebra, Math 20 - 00:00:52.336 --> 00:00:58.236 elementary algebra, Math 24 - pre-statistics or Math 30 - geometry. 00:00:58.236 --> 00:01:06.356 Some of these courses will be offered at N.O.C.E. North Orange Continuing Education; 00:01:07.106 --> 00:01:10.716 this school is located on the Cypress campus by parking lot four. 00:01:12.316 --> 00:01:15.876 This summer will be the last time that math 15, 00:01:15.876 --> 00:01:19.286 20 and 24 will be offered through the math department. 00:01:20.346 --> 00:01:25.836 This will be the last chance for any student that wishes to get a course repeat adjustment. 00:01:26.146 --> 00:01:29.596 This is where you retake a course to improve your grade. 00:01:30.346 --> 00:01:32.206 See your counselor for details. 00:01:33.006 --> 00:01:40.326 We will continue to offer intermediate algebra - Math 40, combined algebra 1 & 2 - 00:01:40.676 --> 00:01:48.776 Math 41 and basic accelerated math - Math 44 for students that choose to take a refresher course. 00:01:49.366 --> 00:01:53.626 So what are my options for a transfer level math course? 00:01:54.456 --> 00:01:55.776 Here are your options. 00:01:56.526 --> 00:02:00.846 You could take Math 110 which is math for prospective teachers, 00:02:00.846 --> 00:02:02.516 for your elementary school teachers. 00:02:03.276 --> 00:02:06.176 You could take Math 115 which is finite math. 00:02:06.426 --> 00:02:08.426 This is a liberal arts type math course. 00:02:09.136 --> 00:02:12.716 You could take Math 120 which is probability and statistics. 00:02:13.866 --> 00:02:17.336 You could take Math 130 which is survey of calculus; 00:02:18.096 --> 00:02:22.636 this is also called business calculus at a lot of schools. 00:02:22.636 --> 00:02:25.776 Or you could take Math 141, college algebra. 00:02:28.676 --> 00:02:30.406 Which one should I take? 00:02:30.726 --> 00:02:36.536 Well it depends upon the area that you want to study. 00:02:36.706 --> 00:02:39.106 If you plan to have a career in science or engineering 00:02:39.106 --> 00:02:41.476 or mathematics you should take Math 141. 00:02:42.026 --> 00:02:45.926 For social sciences take 120, for elementary ed. 00:02:46.246 --> 00:02:51.236 take Math 110, for business or computer science if you plan to transfer 00:02:51.236 --> 00:02:55.996 to a Cal state either take Math 130 or Math 120. 00:02:56.196 --> 00:02:57.676 A counselor can help you decide. 00:02:58.286 --> 00:03:02.036 If you plan to transfer to a UC you should take Math 141. 00:03:02.476 --> 00:03:08.586 If you're interested in career technical education take either Math 115 or Math 120. 00:03:08.586 --> 00:03:12.096 Again see a counselor to decide which of those two courses to take. 00:03:12.706 --> 00:03:17.996 If you're interested in fine arts take Math 115, health science Math 120, 00:03:18.796 --> 00:03:24.156 kinesiology Math 120, language arts Math 115. 00:03:24.596 --> 00:03:29.826 And if you really don't know then you should either take Math 115 or 120. 00:03:30.166 --> 00:03:32.976 Once again a counselor can help you make this decision. 00:03:37.476 --> 00:03:40.486 How do I get cleared to take one of these courses? 00:03:41.706 --> 00:03:45.096 Cypress College has developed a guided self placement tool, 00:03:45.836 --> 00:03:49.616 this is not a test -- this not a test. 00:03:50.566 --> 00:03:52.846 You are not going to be asked math questions. 00:03:53.466 --> 00:03:57.696 You simply input your choices as to what area you want to study 00:03:58.076 --> 00:04:01.086 and answer a few more simple questions just about yourself 00:04:01.216 --> 00:04:07.716 and voila you're cleared for the course. 00:04:07.906 --> 00:04:09.666 What if I don't think I'm ready? 00:04:09.666 --> 00:04:14.186 You are not being forced into a transfer level course. 00:04:14.706 --> 00:04:17.556 But you now have access to take it if you want to. 00:04:18.656 --> 00:04:23.286 Research shows that if students are placed into a transfer level math course 00:04:23.506 --> 00:04:26.196 with support they are more likely 00:04:26.196 --> 00:04:29.836 to successfully complete the transfer level course within one year. 00:04:30.696 --> 00:04:34.716 The research was disaggregated for many different populations. 00:04:35.106 --> 00:04:38.736 It was determined that every student group would benefit 00:04:38.736 --> 00:04:41.376 from being placed in a transfer level course. 00:04:42.236 --> 00:04:44.826 Students can choose to take lower classes, 00:04:45.476 --> 00:04:50.566 but really should consider taking transfer level courses with support. 00:04:52.856 --> 00:04:56.366 This may require you to think about your progress in math 00:04:56.366 --> 00:04:58.406 in a different way than you have in the past. 00:04:59.096 --> 00:05:03.226 Choosing to begin at transfer level math requires you to believe 00:05:03.226 --> 00:05:07.306 that you have the capacity to succeed when given the right conditions. 00:05:07.856 --> 00:05:10.246 This is called a growth mindset. 00:05:10.606 --> 00:05:15.826 If you believe that you will not succeed in math because of your past experiences 00:05:15.826 --> 00:05:18.936 with math then you have a fixed mindset. 00:05:19.856 --> 00:05:27.876 However your ability to succeed in math is not about who you are or your past experiences 00:05:27.876 --> 00:05:31.066 with math but it is about your persistence. 00:05:31.626 --> 00:05:35.256 If you believe this then you have a growth mindset. 00:05:36.306 --> 00:05:44.156 Cypress College is creating the right conditions for you to succeed if you believe you can. 00:05:44.156 --> 00:05:46.916 In the end success is like an iceberg. 00:05:47.616 --> 00:05:50.816 Your grade is the reward that you can see on top 00:05:51.256 --> 00:05:55.426 but all of the hard work is what happens beneath the surface. 00:05:56.046 --> 00:05:59.396 So what does this look like for you? 00:06:00.356 --> 00:06:06.426 It means practicing math every day and expanding learning beyond the walls of the classroom. 00:06:07.186 --> 00:06:12.956 You're not alone; the Cypress College Math Department is hard at work to develop support 00:06:12.960 --> 00:06:16.460 to help students succeed in these classes. 00:06:19.040 --> 00:06:21.440 So what will these supports look like? 00:06:22.736 --> 00:06:27.666 Most students will be placed into a course with a co-requisite support course included. 00:06:29.056 --> 00:06:34.386 These two unit courses will be taught alongside the transfer level course. 00:06:35.206 --> 00:06:39.206 Math 11 is the co-requisite support course for Math 115. 00:06:39.836 --> 00:06:43.046 Math 12 is the support course for Math 120. 00:06:43.806 --> 00:06:47.086 Math 13 is the support course for Math 130 00:06:47.436 --> 00:06:51.996 and Math 14 is the support course for Math course 141. 00:06:53.496 --> 00:06:56.916 Both courses will be taught by the same instructor. 00:06:57.906 --> 00:07:03.506 In the co-requisite course you will be given instruction on the arithmetic and algebra skills 00:07:03.546 --> 00:07:07.006 that you will need to be successful in your transfer level course. 00:07:07.596 --> 00:07:13.636 They will focus on just those skills essential for your specific course. 00:07:14.216 --> 00:07:18.536 The department is also creating many video lessons 00:07:18.536 --> 00:07:21.496 that will teach you skills that you might need to review. 00:07:22.546 --> 00:07:25.196 You can access these videos wherever you want. 00:07:26.516 --> 00:07:33.086 These interactive video lessons break down the material into careful little bite sized pieces. 00:07:33.786 --> 00:07:38.676 You can re-watch any clips on material that's difficult for you or fast forward 00:07:38.706 --> 00:07:41.446 through material that you're already comfortable with. 00:07:42.756 --> 00:07:47.886 Over in the LLRC we have a math learning center with tutors ready to assist you. 00:07:48.766 --> 00:07:55.286 Also in the LLRC there will be group tutoring eight hours each week for each 00:07:55.286 --> 00:07:59.426 of the four transfer level math courses that most of you will take. 00:07:59.806 --> 00:08:05.776 These are Math 115, 120, 130 and 141. 00:08:06.976 --> 00:08:17.846 Also all students will be able to access 24/7 online math tutoring. 00:08:17.946 --> 00:08:20.206 What if I'm in a math class right now? 00:08:21.396 --> 00:08:23.486 Well keep learning as much as you can, 00:08:23.906 --> 00:08:28.166 this will make taking the transfer level math course in the fall easier for you. 00:08:28.866 --> 00:08:32.296 If you're concerned talk to your math instructor or your counselor. 00:08:33.326 --> 00:08:39.326 We believe in you and we are here for you.