What is the Math Emporium?

In this mode, students have the ability to complete their basic skills math courses in a personalized mode.

Students will:

• Work at their own pace through lectures, homework sets and labs.
• Attend workshops on topics they feel they need help with.
• Decide when they are ready to take a test within a flexible window.
• Demonstrate understanding of a certain percentage of the material before moving on to the next chapter.
• No longer just struggle to get by, but will build a stronger foundation for their future material.
• Have flexibility in when they complete the course: early, on time, or the following semester.

 

What kind of student excels in the Emporium Model?

• Student who attend every class day.
• Students who work diligently on material both in class and outside of class.
• Students who construct a good working relationship with their instructor and instructional assistants.
• Students who take full advantage of all support resources available online, in-class and on campus.
• Students who are committed to learning.

What are the differences between taking a math class in the Emporium Mode and Lecture Mode?

Emporium	Lecture
Pace is set by the student.	Pace is set by the instructor
Student determines how much time they need to spend on a concept before moving on.	Student may have to move forward before fully grasping a concept.
All practice assignments must be completed before testing.	Homework might not have been completed, or even attempted, before testing.
Small group workshops led by the instructor, instructional IA, or a student tutor. Students pick which topics they are interested in attending.	The entire class listens to a lecture led by the instructor.
Student has blexibility in their exam date.	Exam dates and times are fixed by the instructor.
Multiple attempts to pass an exam.	One attempt at an exam. Pass or fail, you move on to the next section of content.
Personalized review and support between attempts.	Minimal revisiting of concepts.