Advancing Community College Teaching and Interventions in Mathematics

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Abstract

This Level 3 IUSE project, a collaborative effort between Randolph Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, aims to address persistent challenges in undergraduate mathematics education. Specifically, this project looks to accelerate the adoption of active, evidence-based teaching strategies in community college precalculus algebra courses nationwide. Many students, particularly at community colleges, encounter barriers in foundational mathematics courses that can hinder their progression into STEM fields. This project will equip instructors with the tools, resources, and support to transition from passive, lecture-based methods to more engaging and effective student-centered approaches. This project will develop and refine high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER) for precalculus algebra tailored for active learning, produce an innovative multi-episode expository documentary showcasing active learning in a community college setting, and develop online professional development. By fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and enhancing student engagement, this project endeavors to improve student success, retention, and persistence and reduce mathematics as a challenge to STEM success. This project aims to explore how mathematics instructors transition from lecture-based instruction to active learning methods in community college settings. Project activities will highlight the critical support instructors need to transition to student-ce

Key facts

NSF award ID
2439731
Awardee
CORPORATE NODE - RANDOLPH COMM COLLEGE (NC)
SAM.gov UEI
CL49KKJ9EV71
PI
Carrie A Lineberry
Primary program
04002526DB NSF STEM Education
All programs
Rural as Research Focus, Improv Undergrad STEM Ed(IUSE), UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Estimated total
$1,118,037
Funds obligated
$1,118,037
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
10/01/2025 → 09/30/2030