Program Assessment

Program Assessment

When students complete either the liberal arts mathematics liberal arts major or the mathematics secondary education major they will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental concepts of algebra, calculus and discrete mathematics to solve mathematical problems.

2. Use mathematics from multiple areas to solve a mathematical problem.

3. Read and interpret mathematical essays and valid mathematical proofs.

4. Present mathematical ideas clearly both orally and in writing.

5. Utilize technology appropriately in solving mathematical problems.

6. Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in one area of mathematics.

	Math 166 Calculus I
Math 167 Calculus II	Math 266 Calculus III	Math 236 Discrete Mathematics	Math 256 Linear Algebra	Math 205, CSIS 162,or Math 480 Computer Science
Outcome 1	Introduced	Emphasized	Emphasized	Emphasized	Emphasized	Emphasized
Outcome 2		Introduced	Emphasized	Introduced	Introduced
Outcome 3			Introduced	Introduced
Outcome 4	Introduced	Emphasized	Emphasized	Reinforced	Reinforced
Outcome 5	Introduced	Reinforced	Reinforced	Introduced	Reinforced	Emphasized
Outcome 6	Introduced	Introduced	Reinforced	Introduced	Introduced	Introduced

Mathematics Liberal Arts Program

1. Core course assessment done by eight questions given on exams in the Math 266 course (Calculus III.)

2. Talk presented as part of the senior seminar.

3. Paper written as part of the senior seminar.

4. Survey of students in the senior seminar.

Mathematics Secondary Education Program

1. Core course assessment done by eight questions given on exams in the Math 266 course (Calculus III.)

2. Praxis II Mathematics Content Test

3. Portfolio created as part of techniques course.

4. Survey of students in the techniques course with student evaluations of teacher education preparation provided by the College of Education.