Assessment of General Education Requirement
I.C. College Mathematics
Learning Goals
Students who successfully complete this General Education requirement should be able to:
- Construct and evaluate logical arguments.
- Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve mathematical problems.
- Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of Mathematics.
- Organize and consolidate mathematical thinking through written and oral communication.
Assessment Strategy
Faculty assess these goals through four final examination problems that assess these skills. The problems are scored using the following rubric:
2 = correct answer and correct label for each answer
1 = copying error or computational error or partial answer for a problem with multiple answers
0 = no answer or wrong answer
Recent Assessment Findings
A score of 1 is considered minimally acceptable for college-level proficiency. In assessments to date, 65% of students have scored at least a 1;43% have scored a 2 and been judged highly proficient.
How the Results Are Being Used
To enhance student learning, Mathematics faculty are now using the method of problem solving introduced by mathematician George Polya and are making their courses more student-oriented by using cooperative groups, individual and group projects, and appropriate technology. The faculty are reviewing the problems now used and may develop new problems that are more closely aligned with the University’s quantitative reasoning goals. The faculty are also exploring alternative assessment strategies such as journals, projects, and exit passes.
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