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Assessment : 2007 - 2008 : Educational Programs :
Mathematics BA

3 Goals     4 Objectives     4 Indicators     4 Criteria     4 Findings     4 Actions

GOAL: Abstract Reasoning

Objective Increase Number
Increase the number of students seeking a BA in mathematics.
Associated Goals: Abstract Reasoning, Fundamental Knowledge

Indicator BA Math Major Numbers
The number of students with a declared BA major in mathematics.
Criteria Mathematics Majors Increase
The number of students seeking a BA degree in mathematics will increase by 5%.
Finding Increased BA-math majors
The number of students declaring a BA major in mathematics decreased from 4 to 3.
Actions for Objective:

Action Increase mathematics majors
A small number of students seek a BA in mathematics. We will still present the option to our students through thoughtful advising.

GOAL: Abstract Reasoning

Objective Proofs
Students will be able to construct mathematical proofs.
Associated Goals: Abstract Reasoning

Indicator Pass Rate In Higher Math
A-B-C rate of math majors in higher algebra and analysis classes.
Criteria Pass rate in calculus sequence
The pass rate will exceed 75%.
Finding Pass rate in calculus sequence
The pass rate for all math majors was 74%. No specific data is available for BA majors.
Criteria Pass rate in higher math
The pass rate will exceed 75%.
Finding Pass rate in higher math
The data for all math majors was 74%. Specific data for BA majors is not available.
Actions for Objective:

Action Pass rate in higher math
Continue to enforce Mth364 prerequisite and offer the class both long semesters.

GOAL: Fundamental Knowledge

Objective Core Courses
Students will master knowledge of fundamental concepts in core courses.
Associated Goals: Fundamental Knowledge, Improved Preparation For Calculus

Indicator Pass Rate In Calculus Sequence
A-B-C rate of math majors in Calculus I, II, and III.
Actions for Objective:

Action Pass rate in calculus sequence
The department will continue to monitor prerequisite courses. The TASP cut-off score to take any math class was raised from 250 to 270. This should help.

GOAL: Fundamental Knowledge

Objective Increase Number
Increase the number of students seeking a BA in mathematics.
Associated Goals: Abstract Reasoning, Fundamental Knowledge

Indicator BA Math Major Numbers
The number of students with a declared BA major in mathematics.
Criteria Mathematics Majors Increase
The number of students seeking a BA degree in mathematics will increase by 5%.
Finding Increased BA-math majors
The number of students declaring a BA major in mathematics decreased from 4 to 3.
Actions for Objective:

Action Increase mathematics majors
A small number of students seek a BA in mathematics. We will still present the option to our students through thoughtful advising.

GOAL: Fundamental Knowledge

Objective Integration Of Technology
Technology will be integrated into the BA curriculum, including proficiency with graphing calculators and at least one mathematics software package.
Associated Goals: Fundamental Knowledge

Indicator Technology And Syllabi
Information on technology being used will be taken from course syllabi.
Criteria 100% technology
100% of non proof-based courses use appropriate technology.
Finding Technology & Syllabi
Two thirds of the syllabi contained information about technology required.
Actions for Objective:

Action Technology & Syllabi
Faculty will be reminded to include information about technology requirements in their syllabi.

GOAL: Improved Preparation For Calculus

Objective Core Courses
Students will master knowledge of fundamental concepts in core courses.
Associated Goals: Fundamental Knowledge, Improved Preparation For Calculus

Indicator Pass Rate In Calculus Sequence
A-B-C rate of math majors in Calculus I, II, and III.
Actions for Objective:

Action Pass rate in calculus sequence
The department will continue to monitor prerequisite courses. The TASP cut-off score to take any math class was raised from 250 to 270. This should help.

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