NROC Math

For installation in a Learning Management System (LMS), this two-semester course was developed for first-time algebra students of all ability levels. The program introduces learners to mathematics concepts, procedures, mathematical reasoning, and critical thinking.

Take a Closer Look

• Download the course’s table of contents: Algebra 1 Overview.
• View a sample unit in Moodle.
• Preview the course.

Get Started

The two-semester, adaptable, NROC Algebra 1 course may be used as either a stand-alone curriculum, a supplemental resource, or even for online homework. The course is designed to allow customization by the instructor and offers video, audio, interactive simulations, puzzles, direct links to supporting text (in English and Spanish) as well as other instructional approaches that engage a variety of learning styles and attitudes.

This course is designed to be used with first-time algebra students at a broad range of ability levels, from remedial to advanced. The content is correlated to all US state algebra frameworks and The Common Core.

This two-semester course is comprised of 12 units, 25 lessons, and 68 modular topics.

Design and Pedagogy

Designed to be a flexible, learner-centered experience, this two-semester course integrates a broad range of pedagogical approaches designed to open the door to mathematics concepts and procedures, mathematical reasoning, and critical thinking. Students work through activities in the sequence that leverages their own successful learning strategies while building 21st century skills. The learning object architecture allows institutions and instructors to adapt the content to meet the needs of different programs and learners.

Accessibility Resources

General Information

Contributors

Special thanks to the students, instructors, and administrators from the institutions who  participated in focus groups and early pilots, or who contributed subject matter expertise in the development of this project.

Options

Members may access NROC Algebra content in two ways:

• NROC Algebra may be installed in a member’s LMS.
• NROC Algebra content is available through your institution’s customized HippoCampus.org website.

Instructors

If you are interested in using NROC Algebra in your LMS, you must contact the NROC Project Manager at your institution to arrange for LMS installation (per instructions below).

To link to content through your Institution’s HippoCampus website, ask your NROC Project Manager for the custom URL. If you are not sure who your NROC Project Manager is, you may :contact us:.

Visit the Instructor Resources Tab for more information on resources to support this content.

The NROC Algebra course must be installed in your LMS by an LMS Administrator with sufficient privileges to set up the course. If you are the LMS Administrator, you will need to have a login to this website to gain access to the installation files. Check with your NROC Project Manager if you need access to the NROC Network. If you do not know who your NROC Project Manager is, :contact us:.

Please Note: NO FILES WILL BE SENT TO YOU. You must download and install the course.

Please go to the Installation Tab to access the installation file for your LMS and follow the detailed directions provided.

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Publicity

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General Information

Contributors

Special thanks to the students, instructors, and administrators from the institutions who  participated in focus groups and early pilots, or who contributed subject matter expertise in the development of this project.

Essential Instructor Resources

A variety of resources are available for instructors to support their use of Algebra 1. These include instructor guides, a student guide, and correlations to the Common Core. Be sure to view the course tutorials for instructor overview videos by unit.

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Supplemental Instructor Resources

While not necessary to use the course, these additional materials are available to supplement the course or provide more context.

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Student Resources

For installation in a Learning Management System (LMS), this course was developed for students striving to meet basic college entrance requirements. An adaptive pre-assessment personalizes a learner’s path through Arithmetic, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, and Statistics, Geometry, and Trigonometry topics.

Take a Closer Look

• Download the course’s table of contents: Developmental Math Overview.
• View sample units in Moodle.
• Preview the course.

Get Started

NROC Developmental Math is designed to be used with students striving to meet college entrance requirements. Available in both “standard” and “pre-assessment” versions, the program is designed to direct students to the study needed to close their proficiency gaps. Video, audio, adaptive practice sets, interactive simulations, an integrated textbook, and other instructional approaches engage a variety of learning styles and attitudes.

Topically organized, this program offers flexible modules that address concepts and skills taught in the traditional developmental math sequence of Arithmetic, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. In keeping with AMATYC’s proposal for a new developmental mathematics, this program includes topics that provide a high-level, basic introduction to Statistics, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

Course Features

This program includes nineteen units comprised of 59 lessons and 130 topics. Flexible modules address concepts and skills for Arithmetic, Beginning Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra, including basic Geometry, Statistics and Trigonometry topics.

AVAILABLE MODULES:

• Arithmetic with Geometry and Statistics Topics
• Beginning Algebra
• Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry Topics

I.      Whole Numbers
II.     Fractions and Mixed Numbers
III.    Decimals
IV.    Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
V.     Percents
VI.    Measurement
VII.   Geometry
VIII.  Statistics
IX.    Real Numbers
X.     Solving Equations and Inequalities
XI.    Exponents and Polynomials
XII.   Factoring
XIII.  Graphing
XIV.  Systems of Equations and Inequalities
XV.   Rational Expressions
XVI.  Radical Expressions and Quadratic Equations
XVII.  Functions
XVIII. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
XIX.  Trigonometry

Design and Pedagogy

Media-rich and diverse components help students gain mastery.

• Warm-up: a series of problems to assess prior knowledge, resulting in customized recommendations for review.
• Presentation: a rich media presentation introducing the topic concept with illustrated examples and optional closed caption [CC] script.
• Worked Examples: narrated, step-by-step presentation of problems being solved.
• Practice Problems: symbolic and word problems designed in adaptive sets, offering students practice and feedback.
• Topic Text: integrated textbook provides comprehensive coverage of topics with additional explanations and examples.
• Review: self-test understanding prior to moving to the next topic.
• Project: collaborative assignments in the project-based learning tradition based on real-world problems.
• Tutor Simulation: provides students directed guidance in solving a multifaceted problem.
• Puzzles: simple activities offer learners an opportunity to practice what they have learned in a fun, no-fault environment.
• Topic/Unit Assessments: formative and summative assessments are designed to guide a learner’s progress.
• Case Studies

Accessibility Resources

General Information

Contributors

We extend our thanks to the students, instructors, and administrators from the institutions who have participated in focus groups and early pilots, or who contributed subject matter expertise in the development of this project.

Options

Members may access NROC Developmental Math – Pre-Assessment content in two ways:

• The complete course may be installed in a member’s LMS.
• NROC Developmental Math content is available through your institution’s customized EdReady website.

Instructors

If you are interested in using NROC Developmental Math in your LMS, you must contact the NROC Project Manager at your institution to arrange for LMS installation (per instructions below).

To link to content through your Institution’s HippoCampus website, ask your NROC Project Manager for the custom URL.

To utilize EdReady to access the NROC Developmental Math material, contact your NROC EdReady Administrator for the URL.

If you are not sure who your NROC Project Manager or EdReady Administrator is, you may email memberservices@nullthenrocproject.org.

Visit the Instructor Resources Tab for more information on resources to support this content.

LMS Administrators

The NROC Developmental Math – Pre-Assessment course must be installed in your LMS by an LMS Administrator with sufficient privileges to set up the course. If you are the LMS Administrator, you will need to have a login to this website to gain access to the installation files. Check with your NROC Project Manager if you need secure access to the NROC Network.

Please go to the Installation Tab to access the installation file for your LMS and follow the detailed directions provided.

Webinars

Check out our webinars.

Publicity

See our publicity resources to get the word out at your institution.

General Information

Contributors

We extend our thanks to the students, instructors, and administrators from the institutions who have participated in focus groups or early pilots, or who contributed subject matter expertise in the development of this project.

Essential Instructor Resources

A variety of resources are available for instructors to support their use of Developmental Math. These include instructor guides, a student video, and correlations to the Common Core.

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Supplemental Instructor Resources

While not necessary to use the course, these additional materials are available to supplement the course or provide more context.

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Student Resources

Case Studies

Find out how NROC members are using NROC Developmental Math in their programs.