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MDC Test Prep Boot CampsYour Journey to Completion
Begins with Us!!
February 25, 2013
Test Prep Boot Camp Goals
Goals: Reduce time spent in Dev. Ed courses by
improving placement levels for students not yet college ready
Increase number of “college ready” students
Initial focus: Approximately 5000 First Time in College Direct Entry Students placing 1-3 levels below “college ready”
• Intensive one-week course• One specific subject area• Followed by placement testing
Boot Camp Overview
• Reading• Writing• Math
Subjects
• 5 consecutive days, 3 hours per day• Approximately 15-20 students• Available at all campuses• Available in morning, afternoon, and evening sections• Free
Course Structure
• Diagnostic testing to identify skill gaps and remediation toolsTesting
• Modularized instruction targets at skill gaps
• Group, individualized, and computer-based instruction
Instruction
• Test-taking strategies• Motivational supportSupport
Test Prep Boot Camp Methodology
Course Development
Design Teams
• Developed the boot camp structure• Evaluated tools• Identified key competencies• Developed the online portion of the course• Developed training and support materials
Disciplin
e Leads
• Developed college-wide implementation plan with academic and continuing education campus liaisons
• Implemented mandatory training sessions for instructors
• Provided oversight for the college-wide implementation
• Assisted with trouble-shooting and data collection
Test Prep Boot Camp Marketing
Video
Postcards
Personal ContactTesting
Mandatory orientations
Test Prep Boot Camp Results
• Over 1,300 students• 120 classes
Students Served
• 50% placed at least one level higher
• 25% placed out of Dev. Ed
Re-test Results
• Fall course performance exceeded college averages
Fall Course Performanc
e
Lessons Learned
• Leverage and market more proactively through high schools
• Incorporate re-test into course schedule
• Incent supplemental out-of-class practice and reinforcement
• Select instructors carefully• Charge small fee to promote
investment in the course and increase student attendance and participation
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Dr. Jacqueline Peña: [email protected]
Adam Porro: [email protected]
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