technology assessment in

math 2400 calculus 2

spring assessment day 2010 jenn berg

overview of project

goal

motivation

method

integrate criteria from department level assessment into course level assessment

to effectively communicate to the students our expectations of them

use similar rubric to account for half of the students lab grade

be able to read, write, listen, and speak mathematically, as well as to be able to read and understand technically-based materials and to contribute effectively to group efforts

assessment plan goal 3

connections to department level assessment

logical argumentation and organization

complete and accurate interpretation of results

english phraseology

explanation of solution strategy or the steps you are using on a problem

department course

connections to department level assessment

creates graphs with appropriate scale

graphs centered on region of interest and made with an appropriate scale

department course

have an understanding of the appropriate use of technology in mathematics

assessment plan goal 4

connections to department level assessment

uses technology efficiently

technology used efficiently mathematically (e.g., defines useful functions, uses call lines)

department course

three main criteria

verbal 1

graphing 2

technology 1

explanations of solution strategy or the steps you are using on a problem

graphs are centered on region of interest to problem and with an appropriate scale for the problem

technology used effectively mathematically (e.g., defines useful functions, uses call lines)

performance ratings:

excellent - 4

good - 3 adequate - 2

poor - 1

all students end with average performance ratings of 2 or above in these three criteria

benchmark

results

students’ performance will improve over time

secret naïve hope (i.e., failed benchmark)

student performance over time

lessons

more focus in lab time on effective use of technology

two presentation criteria need to be addressed

I may have become a rubric addict

questions?

mathematics department assessment committee

office of assessment

many thanks to: