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How does this practice achieve sustainability? The positive outcomes of this program have ensured its continuation. Since the initial rollout in the spring of 2005, many sections have been added and two more classes are planned - MATH190 for the fall of 2006 and MATH221 for the spring or summer of 2007. What are the results/measurable outcomes? Through MML, students have demonstrated the following: • Successful use of mathematical/algebraic concepts in • Assigned Electronics, Business and Computer Science classes, • Mathematically related classes (Accounting, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Economics, etc.) • Successful application of mathematical/algebraic concepts to: • Solve program-related applications • Solve mathematically focused applications, in class and /or in life scenarios • Confidence in successfully addressing mathematical/algebraic focused issues The MML program has resulted in the following successes: • Demonstration of competence with DeVry established Mathematics Course Terminal Objectives • Use of mathematical concepts and skills in classes (Accounting, Physics, Statistics, Calculus, Economics, etc.) • Application of mathematical/algebraic concepts to solve mathematically focused applications in several areas – education, career/work, and personal endeavors The following table shows enrollments from initiation of the project to the present: DeVry University Chicago Campus – MyMathLab (MML) Enrollments MATH017, MATH032, MATH092, MATH114 – Spring 2005 – Summer 2006 Feb- 05 Mar- 05 Apr- 05 Jul- 05 Jul- 05 Aug- 05 Oct- 05 Oct- 05 Jan- 06 Mar- 06 Mar- 06 May- 06 Jul- 06 Jul- 06 Sep- 06 MATH 21 null 19 18 15 23 20 9 13 17 null 9 null 22 02 017 MATH null null 19 36 39 74 41 16 62 16 17 42 58 41 33 032 MATH null null 20 19 34 65 39 32 63 23 31 24 35 31 28 092 MATH null null 20 39 null 91 92 null 122 72 44 68 50 58 23 114 TOTAL 21 0 78 112 88 253 192 57 260 128 92 143 143 152 86 Contact Information Name: John Gibbons Email: jgibbons@chi.devry.edu Phone: (773) 929-8500 156
Direct Connection to Policy Area 5 of The Illinois Commitment National Registry Exam Preparation Helps Students in the Medical Imaging Program to Succeed College of Lake County What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? The Medical Imaging program at the College of Lake County provides registry review to students assisting them in passing the national certification exam. College of Lake County research has shown that students who receive these registry reviews were more likely to pass on their first attempt. Description of the effective practice: The Medical Imaging program begins reviewing for the national registry in the last two semesters of the 2-year associate of applied science program. The review methods used include written tests, computerized mock registries and one on one mentoring. The program has embedded the registry review within a course titled: Advanced Topics of Radiography. In this course, students take written tests on each of the five sections on the registry: Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Radiographic Procedures, Patient Care, Radiation Protection, and Image Production and Evaluation. After completion of each test, the instructor identifies questions missed by majority of students. A synopsis is then developed for each of those questions; the synopsis includes explanation of what the question is asking, what makes the correct answer right, why the other options were wrong, and where the student can read further for more details. Each student then receives a copy of the synopsis and the instructor walks the class through it. Once that has been completed and everyone understands, the instructor then encourages each student to go over their tests independently and to ask questions on other items they had missed and on subjects they do not understand. Along with the written tests, students also take mock registry exams in the computer lab. At the very beginning, the program has students take a full mock registry exam to use as their baseline. This is done before any of the written tests are taken and before studying specifically for the registry. The results of these exams will also show which of the five categories, (Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Radiographic Procedures, Patient Care, Radiation Protection, and Image Production and Evaluation), each student is weakest in. We then encourage them to focus on their weakest section first and to set a goal of a 10% increase in that category for the next mock registry. This continues until each section, always focusing on the weakest section each time, reaches the pass rate of 75%. In addition, students will meet with the instructor mid-way through the review process for any questions or concerns in a one-on-one private setting. If common patterns develop from multiple students, the instructor takes time and develops handouts to re-emphasize the material and to create a broader understanding of the material. At the end of the course, the program gives a mock registry for their final exam. The common goal is to see a score higher than the first one taken on the computer at the beginning of the review process. The Medical Imaging program also requires that each student pass a mock registry exam in their last clinical course to be eligible for program graduation. Passing requires a score of 75% or higher; this is the same required score to pass the national certification exam. How does this practice achieve sustainability? Each year the Medical Imaging program and college strive to continue these practices and constantly improve them with multiple approaches and methods. The program and college fully support these practices and will continue to support student’s needs and success. What are the results/measurable outcomes? In the past two years, the medical imaging program at the College of Lake County has proven success based upon the statistics of the students who have taken the national certification exam. In 2004, 96% of the students passed on the first attempt in comparison to the national average of 89%. In 2005, 95% of the students passed on first attempt in comparison to the national average of 89%. In addition, the program has also surpassed the state and national mean exam scores. In 2004, the Medical Imaging students earned a mean score of 85.2% in comparison to the state and national mean scores of 83.5% and 83.9% respectively. In 2005, the Medical Imaging students earned a mean score of 88% in comparison to the state and national mean scores of 84.4% and 84.8% respectively. Students have indicated that the registry review has positively impacted their success, pride, and employment opportunities. Contact Information Name: Lynn M. Wiechert, M.S., R.T. (R), (CT) Email: lwiechert@clcillinois.edu Phone: (847) 543-2880 157
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