Assessment Strategy: Mathematics Component
· Homework
o Assigned/due 2 – 3 times per week
o Covers both concept and skill questions
o May be done alone or collaboratively
o Some discussion in class?
o May also include in-class group activities
· Quizzes
o Given each week except for those with exams or Thanksgiving (~9 total)
o Timed, in-class, done individually
o 10 – 20 min in length
o Skill focus
o Followed immediately by in-class writing quiz (includes reflection on mathematical performance – quiz is still present)
o Two will be selected by the student for inclusion in the midterm portfolio, and consequently may be revised. A total of four will be included in the final portfolio.
· Exams
o Exams will be taken in class and done individually
o One 60-min cumulative midterm exam will be given, which will be included in the midterm portfolio, may be revised??
o One 110-min cumulative final exam will be given and included in the final portfolio
o Concept focus with some skill testing
· Excel Labs
o Focus on developing proficiency organizing, analyzing, and graphing data
o Will include lessons on basic statistics (averages, 5# summary, regression)
o Provide a context for further exploration of mathematical concepts
o Students’ learning will be partially based on their writing portfolio, specifically the demonstration of an ability to incorporate tabular/graphical evidence into a piece of writing
· Learning Journals
o While predominantly evaluated by the writing instructor, students will be required to use their journal as a location for mathematical scratchwork and exploration
· Online Discussion Web
o Students will be required to post to a class discussion web on a weekly basis
o Postings must reach beyond basic Q & A to include sharing of student attitudes, experiences, and their learning
· Portfolios – Students will submit a midterm and a final portfolio
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o Math content of the midterm portfolio: § Self-reflection letter § Two quizzes § Midterm |
o Math content of the final portfolio: § Self-reflection letter § Four quizzes (including previous two quizzes) § Writing project demonstrating ability to use data in context § Revised midterm § Final exam |