Mathematics Enrichment Workshop Program (MEWP)
Fall 2013 SCHEDULE
What is the Mathematics Enrichment Workshop Program (MEWP)?
* MEWP is a specially designed program that offers optional math enrichment workshops for
students of all math ability levels who are enrolled in Developmental Math Coures (Math 090,
091, and 092), College Algebra (Math 173), Trigonometry (Math 175), Precalculus (Math
185), Calculus I (Math 187), and Calculus II (Math 202).
* MEWP is a high-achieving program, not a remedial program.
* MEWP students participate in their required math course (e.g., Calculus I) and a corresponding
workshop (e.g., Mathematics Enrichment Workshop for Calculus I). Each MEWP workshop
meets for one-hour twice a week (2 hours total). As a workshop participant, you will solve
homework problems assigned in your required math course within small peer groups while
receiving guidance from a trained undergraduate peer leader.
* Workshops are 1 credit hour and pass/fail (students are required to consistently attend and
participate in the workshops to pass).
* MEWP is funded by the following grant: Enhancing Career Opportunities in Biomedical and
Environmental Health Sciences at an Urban Hispanic Serving Institution: An HSI STEM and
Articulation Initiative, U.S. Department of Education, $4,345,618, 2011-2016.
MEWP Fall 2013 Information
- Flyer for students interested in being a math enrichment workshop peer leader
- Flyer for students interested in being a math enrichment workshop volunteer
What are MEWP participants and peer leaders saying about the program?
“Sarah, I am in the MEWP for Calculus 1. I first wanted to let you know, a month into the program, how helpful I find these sessions. More importantly, I wanted to let you know how impressed I am with the work that [the peer leader] does with our group…Thank you for the opportunity that these sessions offer, and I do hope that the corresponding program for Calculus 2 will be available in the future.” (Calculus I workshop participant, SP12)
"I have a student that has taken Calculus I twice before and failed, but this time around she is expected to have an 'A' in the class. She said that the reason for her past failures were a direct result of her exam scores. She said she would freeze up because the exam problems were much harder than the homework and usually involved some tricks to solve. She said the workshop has allowed her to be confronted with difficult problems and learn the proper methods to solving them by demonstrations and talking with the other students." (Calculus I workshop peer leader, SP12)
"The experience was primary beneficial in that each participant was able to actively participate in problem solving activities which either reinforced knowledge, process and technique used to solve problems, or it provided appropriate scaffolding to bring a student to the level they needed to be. The atmosphere was supportive. There was no judgment about errors in working through problems, only concern in helping each individuals elevating to levels needed...An added benefit of the program has been the ability to gain perspective from the workshop leader about future classes in the math sequence." (Calculus I workshop participant, SP12)
Why should you join a MEWP workshop?
* Whether you want to pass your math class or receive an A or B, participation in the
workshops can help improve your grade in your standard math course and strengthen
your understanding of mathematics.
* In the workshops, you will solve actual homework problems assigned in your required math
course. This may help significantly cut down the amount of time that you need to spend on
solving homework problems independently.
* The workshops are not one-on-one tutoring. Instead, they provide a comfortable environment
where you will solve problems collaboratively with peers, while receiving guidance from a trained
undergraduate peer leader.
* The workshops will allow you to form friendships and study groups for current and
possibly future math courses. MEWP also offers non-academic activities like pizza lunches
throughout the semester.
* The workshops are modeled after the successful Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) and Emerging
Scholars Program (ESP) models, which are nationally recognized for helping students succeed
in mathematics! Research indicates that students who participate in math workshops modeled
after the PLTL and/or ESP models have a higher probability of earning an A or B in their
required mathematics courses.
* There is also a possibility that in later semesters you may be hired as a paid peer leader for
the program!
Additional important information about MEWP
* Registration and tuition: Students who would like to participate in a math enrichment workshop are encouraged to register for a workshop in NEIUport. If you register for a workshop, the cost is 1 credit hour. Students who are not registered are also encouraged to participate and should contact Dr. Cordell at S-Cordell@neiu.edu.
* Workshop schedule: Workshop times can be changed. Contact Dr. Cordell to discuss this issue.
* Scheduling conflicts: If you have a scheduling conflict that prevents you from participating in the workshop two days a week, it may be possible for you to attend the workshop one day per week. (Note: Students are not allowed to attend a workshop at random times throughout the semester.) Contact Dr. Cordell at S-Cordell@neiu.edu to discuss this issue.
If you have additional questions about MEWP please contact Dr. Cordell, the MEWP Coordinator, at S-Cordell@neiu.edu.
What is the Mathematics Enrichment Workshop Program (MEWP)?
* MEWP is a specially designed program that offers optional math enrichment workshops for
students of all math ability levels who are enrolled in Developmental Math Coures (Math 090,
091, and 092), College Algebra (Math 173), Trigonometry (Math 175), Precalculus (Math
185), Calculus I (Math 187), and Calculus II (Math 202).
* MEWP is a high-achieving program, not a remedial program.
* MEWP students participate in their required math course (e.g., Calculus I) and a corresponding
workshop (e.g., Mathematics Enrichment Workshop for Calculus I). Each MEWP workshop
meets for one-hour twice a week (2 hours total). As a workshop participant, you will solve
homework problems assigned in your required math course within small peer groups while
receiving guidance from a trained undergraduate peer leader.
* Workshops are 1 credit hour and pass/fail (students are required to consistently attend and
participate in the workshops to pass).
* MEWP is funded by the following grant: Enhancing Career Opportunities in Biomedical and
Environmental Health Sciences at an Urban Hispanic Serving Institution: An HSI STEM and
Articulation Initiative, U.S. Department of Education, $4,345,618, 2011-2016.
MEWP Fall 2013 Information
- Flyer for students interested in being a math enrichment workshop peer leader
- Flyer for students interested in being a math enrichment workshop volunteer
What are MEWP participants and peer leaders saying about the program?
“Sarah, I am in the MEWP for Calculus 1. I first wanted to let you know, a month into the program, how helpful I find these sessions. More importantly, I wanted to let you know how impressed I am with the work that [the peer leader] does with our group…Thank you for the opportunity that these sessions offer, and I do hope that the corresponding program for Calculus 2 will be available in the future.” (Calculus I workshop participant, SP12)
"I have a student that has taken Calculus I twice before and failed, but this time around she is expected to have an 'A' in the class. She said that the reason for her past failures were a direct result of her exam scores. She said she would freeze up because the exam problems were much harder than the homework and usually involved some tricks to solve. She said the workshop has allowed her to be confronted with difficult problems and learn the proper methods to solving them by demonstrations and talking with the other students." (Calculus I workshop peer leader, SP12)
"The experience was primary beneficial in that each participant was able to actively participate in problem solving activities which either reinforced knowledge, process and technique used to solve problems, or it provided appropriate scaffolding to bring a student to the level they needed to be. The atmosphere was supportive. There was no judgment about errors in working through problems, only concern in helping each individuals elevating to levels needed...An added benefit of the program has been the ability to gain perspective from the workshop leader about future classes in the math sequence." (Calculus I workshop participant, SP12)
Why should you join a MEWP workshop?
* Whether you want to pass your math class or receive an A or B, participation in the
workshops can help improve your grade in your standard math course and strengthen
your understanding of mathematics.
* In the workshops, you will solve actual homework problems assigned in your required math
course. This may help significantly cut down the amount of time that you need to spend on
solving homework problems independently.
* The workshops are not one-on-one tutoring. Instead, they provide a comfortable environment
where you will solve problems collaboratively with peers, while receiving guidance from a trained
undergraduate peer leader.
* The workshops will allow you to form friendships and study groups for current and
possibly future math courses. MEWP also offers non-academic activities like pizza lunches
throughout the semester.
* The workshops are modeled after the successful Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) and Emerging
Scholars Program (ESP) models, which are nationally recognized for helping students succeed
in mathematics! Research indicates that students who participate in math workshops modeled
after the PLTL and/or ESP models have a higher probability of earning an A or B in their
required mathematics courses.
* There is also a possibility that in later semesters you may be hired as a paid peer leader for
the program!
Additional important information about MEWP
* Registration and tuition: Students who would like to participate in a math enrichment workshop are encouraged to register for a workshop in NEIUport. If you register for a workshop, the cost is 1 credit hour. Students who are not registered are also encouraged to participate and should contact Dr. Cordell at S-Cordell@neiu.edu.
* Workshop schedule: Workshop times can be changed. Contact Dr. Cordell to discuss this issue.
* Scheduling conflicts: If you have a scheduling conflict that prevents you from participating in the workshop two days a week, it may be possible for you to attend the workshop one day per week. (Note: Students are not allowed to attend a workshop at random times throughout the semester.) Contact Dr. Cordell at S-Cordell@neiu.edu to discuss this issue.
If you have additional questions about MEWP please contact Dr. Cordell, the MEWP Coordinator, at S-Cordell@neiu.edu.
