Using Math Course SLOs in the Development of PSLOs and PSLO Assessments Shannon Gracey

The Beginning…Gaining an Overall Perspective The Mathematics Department typically has very few “program completers” – Small sample size We were concerned about using such potentially biased data to assess our program’s effectiveness – How to Assess?

The Middle…Using “Core” Course SLO Data to Evaluate the Program The Calculus Series – Services Mathematics majors and related majors such as Engineering, Computer Science, etc. – In considering program effectiveness, shouldn’t we also consider these related disciplines which use this series as core preparation?

Math 150 Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Given a function, a student will be able to recognize and apply the appropriate technique(s) to find the derivative of the function. 2. Given a function, a student will be able to recognize the appropriate technique(s) to find the integral of the function. 3. Given an applied problem from differential or integral calculus, a student will be able to recognize and demonstrate an appropriate technique to solve the problem. Math 155 Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Given a function, apply advanced integration techniques to find the integral of the function. 2. Given an infinite series, analyze convergence. 3. Apply the concepts of differential and integral calculus to polar and parametric functions. Math 260 Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Given a function and a region in two or three dimensional space, a student will be able to construct and evaluate the integral of the function over the region, applying the appropriate coordinate system. 2. Students will be able to find and use partial derivatives to analyze functions of several variables 3. Given an applied problem from multivariable calculus, a student will be able to apply appropriate techniques to solve the problem.

Math 150 Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Given a function, a student will be able to recognize and apply the appropriate technique(s) to find the derivative of the function. 2. Given a function, a student will be able to recognize the appropriate technique(s) to find the integral of the function. Math 155 Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Given a function, apply advanced integration techniques to find the integral of the function. 3. Apply the concepts of differential and integral calculus to polar and parametric functions. Math 260 Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Given a function and a region in two or three dimensional space, a student will be able to construct and evaluate the integral of the function over the region, applying the appropriate coordinate system. 2. Students will be able to find and use partial derivatives to analyze functions of several variables

The Math PSLO The following Math Program SLO is based on the General Education Program Student Learning Outcomes (GE PSLOs) and Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs): Effective Communication Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Upon successful completion of the required Math transfer preparation courses (Math 150, 155 and 260), the student should be able to: Given a function of one or more variables, apply appropriate techniques to differentiate and integrate the function.

The End…Assessment Average the selected SLOs Discuss Close the Loop

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