e modules, and complete the assessments.
I believe that instructor engagement is essential to the success of my implementation. Some examples of how I engage my students with math in physical geology include:
- Integration into lectures and labs
- Be enthusiastic and positive about math
- Show the students how useful math is in geoscience
- Point out specific problems from TMYN and describe how they apply to lecture and lab material
After completing approximately 5 models I have the students take a post test to assess how they have "grown" their math skills over the semester. Similar to the modules, the students are only allowed unlimited opportunities to take this test, to show that they have mastered the subject matter.
Reflections and Results
I am incredibly satisfied with TMYN. The improvement that I see in my student's math skills is tremendous, and I find it easier to "talk" math with them during the lecture and lab portion of my class. I think that my implementation plan has worked very well, and the response that I have received from the students has been great. It was great to hear students say "I CAN do math!" I plan to continue to implement TMYN in the same manner that I have done.