SACS Reaffirmation
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Assessment : 2006 - 2007 : Educational Programs :
Mathematics MA
1 Goals 6 Objectives 6 Indicators 6 Criteria 6 Findings 6 Actions
GOAL: Overall Goal
| Objective | Objective Five | |
| The student will become a leader in the mathematics education community. Associated Goals: Overall Goal |
| Indicator | Mathematics Education Leader  The student will become a leader in the mathematics education community. |
| Criteria | Mathematics Education Leader The student will have completed at seast two of the following: 1. conducted a workshop, 2. participated in a conference, 3. served on a local, state, or national committee, 4. served as a department chair, 5. served as a mathematics coordinator. |
| Finding | Mathematics Education Leader We do not currently have data available to assess this objective. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Mathematics Education Leader We are currently establishing a database of our graduates based on a survey which will provide the data necessary to complete the analysis of this criteria. |
GOAL: Overall Goal
| Objective | Objective Four | |
| The student will be able to communicate mathematical understanding to others. Associated Goals: Overall Goal |
| Indicator | Oral Exam The student will pass a comprehensive oral exam over Math 586, 587, 588, and 589. |
| Criteria | Oral Exam At least 90% of the students will pass a comprehensive oral exam over each of Math 586, 587, 588, and 589. |
| Finding | Oral Exam All students successfully passed all parts of the oral exam. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Oral Exam Since all students successfully completed their oral examination, no further action is necessary. |
GOAL: Overall Goal
| Objective | Objective One | |
| The student will increase their ability to analyze and solve mathematical problems. Associated Goals: Overall Goal |
| Indicator | Complete Core Courses The student will complete Math 586,587,588,589 with a B or better. |
| Criteria | Complete core coures At least 90% of the students will complete each of Math 586, 587, 588, and 589 with a grade of B or better. |
| Finding | Complete Core Courses All students except one completed the core courses with a B or better. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Complete Core Courses Since all but one student met this criteria, no further action will be taken. |
GOAL: Overall Goal
| Objective | Objective Six | |
| The student will continue their professional development in mathematics education. Associated Goals: Overall Goal |
| Indicator | Professional Development The student will continue their professional development in mathemtics education. |
| Criteria | Professional Development The student will have completed 2 of the following: 1. pursue further graduate study, 2. attend a mathematics conference, 3. participate in a workshop, 4. be a member of a professional mathematics organization. |
| Finding | Professional Development We do not have an assessment for this criteria. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Professional Development We are currently developing a survey to gather data for a database which will provide the data necessary to assess this criteria. |
GOAL: Overall Goal
| Objective | Objective Three | |
| The student will acquire skills necessary for self-directed learning. Associated Goals: Overall Goal |
| Indicator | Research Paper The student will successfully complete a research paper. |
| Criteria | Research Paper At least 90% of the students will successfully complete a research paper. |
| Finding | Research Paper All students successfully completed a research paper. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Research Paper Since all students met this criteria, no further action is necessary. We have created a special course number for the research paper, MTH 590. |
GOAL: Overall Goal
| Objective | Objective Two | |
| The student will be able to use technology for mathematical problem solving. Associated Goals: Overall Goal |
| Indicator | Technology Proficiency Complete Math 587 and 589 with a grade of B or better. |
| Criteria | Technology Proficiency At least 90% of the students will complete each of Math 587 and 589 with a grade of B or better. |
| Finding | Technology Proficiency All students but one completed Math 587 and Math 589 with a grade of B or better. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Technology Proficiency Since only one student did not meet this criteria, no further action will be taken. |