In this video students at Temple College explain why a course aligned with the DCMP Model was right for them. Some positive aspects include the collaborative environment and coursework that allows for multiple viewpoints to solve a problem. (3:29)
Brief that informs institutional discussions of recommendations from professional organizations about modernization of mathematics course requirements among Texas institutions of higher education -- Business
In this video students tell their stories of finding success in mathematics pathways! These encouraging voices show the excitement involved when mathematics engages students in real-world situations and becomes a “language” they can understand. (2:52)
In this video students describe past experience with mathematics in college and the motivation to find better opportunities for themselves and their families through education. (2:52)
Example of implementation plan for Tarrant County Community College in Fort Worth, Texas.
Brief that informs institutional discussions of recommendations from professional organizations about modernization of mathematics course requirements among Texas institutions of higher education -- Pre-Service Elementary (K-5) Teacher Education
In this video faculty members discuss the importance of active learning pedagogy training and note how Dana Center professional learning workshops support faculty as they explore “all the moving parts and how they fit together.” (2:16)
This graphic illustrates the "pathways perspective" and provides guiding questions to be considered in each portion of the pathway. More details about this "pathways perspective" is found on the Learn About page.
This brief informs institutional discussions of recommendations from professional organizations in criminal justice about modernization of mathematics course requirements among institutions of higher education. This brief was updated in 2019 to include national-level recommendations.
Formerly titled "Mathematics Prerequisites for Success in Introductory Statistics," this brief was updated in August 2019 to better reflect the Dana Center Mathematics Pathways shift in focus away from prerequisites and toward co-requisite models of instruction.
In order to place students appropriately and in order to design an efficient and effective pathway to statistics for students who may need additional support, it is important to think carefully about the mathematical foundations for success in the introductory statistics course. While these foundations include topics typically taught in courses up to and including beginning and intermediate algebra, there are topics in beginning and intermediate algebra that are not necessary for success in an introductory statistics course.