MATHEMATICS PROGRAM Plan for Assessment of Student Academic Achievement

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1 MATHEMATICS PROGRAM Plan for Assessment of Student Academic Achievement From the Mission of Hocking College Hocking College is an innovative, experience-based technical college that nurtures learning and learner success. Mission of Academic Affairs Unit Nurtures learning and learner success. Mission of Arts and Sciences Department To provide an innovative learning-centered environment in which experienced-based learning prepares students with the success skills and job-related skills needed for success in the workplace, in society and for transfer to four-year institutions. Mission of Mathematics Program To provide an innovative, experience-based education that prepares students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful in applications of mathematical concepts related to their technical careers or transfer to other institutions; and, to provide multiple ways for students to achieve mathematical success. Central Objective To provide the students with mathematical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in technical programs, to transfer to fouryear educational institutions, or entry-level employment. IP0809Mathematics/1

2 Success Skills The following general outcomes are life and work skills cultivated in all students seeking the Associate Degree. 1. Communicates effectively. 2. Demonstrates math skills. 3. Demonstrates learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills. 4. Maintains professional skills and attitudes. 5. Practices human relations skills. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of science and the environment. 7. Demonstrates community, cultural, and global awareness. 8. Maintains a code of ethics. Program Outcomes The following outcomes express additional, particular skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students taking Mathematics courses. 1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required by Hocking College Success Skill, "Demonstrates Math Skills." 2. Demonstrates mathematical knowledge and skills necessary for success in the students technology. 3. Demonstrates ability to succeed in mathematics at four-year institutions by those who are university bound. 4. Demonstrates the mathematical knowledge and skills necessary for success in entry-level positions. The Success Skills and Program Outcomes combine to form a single set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes determined desirable for entry-level practitioners, for graduates transferring to four-year institutions, and for educated citizens. IP0809Mathematics/2

3 Criteria for Assessing Student Academic Achievement 1. On the Success Skills test for Demonstrates Math Skills, students who are enrolled in mathematics courses (Introduction to Algebra, Comprehensive College Algebra, Hospitality Math, and Elementary Education Math) and who take the test will score seventy percent or higher demonstrating above average to exceptional performance. Data gathered for : Summer 2008 Fall 2008 Winter 2009 Spring 2009 Year Number of Students Tested NA 378 Number of Scores 70% or higher NA 325 Percentage of Students scoring 70% or higher NA 88% Average Score NA 81.3% Analysis of data: This year, the goal was exceeded since 88% of the students (325 out of 378) scored 70% or higher on the test. The average score on the test was 81.3%. No data was available for spring Last year, the goal was exceeded since 82.5% of the students (518 out of 650) scored 70% or higher on the test. The average score on the test was 77.5%. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No program changes are planned as a result of this analysis. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0809Mathematics/3

4 2. On the Success Skills test for Demonstrates Math Skills, students who are enrolled in mathematics courses (Introduction to Algebra, Comprehensive College Algebra, Hospitality Math, and Elementary Education Math) and who take the test will score 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale) on each skill evaluated demonstrating above average to exceptional performance. Data gathered : 1. Solves addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. Skill Summer 2008 Fall 2008 Winter 2009 Spring 2009 Aggregates N = 15 N = 245 N = 118 N = N = NA Estimates answers to math problems before solving. 3. Applies basic math formulas and principles. 4. Solves ratio, percentage, proportion, decimal, fraction, and conversion problems. 5. Solves basic geometric and algebraic problems. 6. Interprets and constructs graphs, charts, and tables. 7. Expresses everyday relationships in mathematical terms NA NA NA NA NA NA 3.44 Overall Aggregate NA 3.92 Analysis of data: This year, the overall aggregate of 3.92 on the Success Skills test for Demonstrates Math Skills exceeded the goal of 3.5(on a 5-point scale). Additionally, the individual aggregates for summer, fall, and winter exceeded the goal. Summer students were rated below goal on solving ratio, percentage, proportion, decimal, fraction, and conversion problems. Summer and winter students were below goal in expressing everyday relationships in mathematical terms. Nodata was available for spring Last year, the overall aggregate of 3.74on the Success Skills test for Demonstrates Math Skills exceeded the goal of 3.5(on a 5-point scale). Additionally, the individual aggregates for summer, fall, and winter exceeded the goal. Summer, fall and spring students were rated below goal on solving basic geometric and algebraic problems. All quarters were below goal in expressing everyday relationships in mathematical terms. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No program changes are planned as a result of this analysis. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0809Mathematics/4

5 3. The aggregate score for the Success Skill Demonstrates Math Skills evaluated by graduates of Hocking College on a survey will be 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) indicating the graduates satisfaction with their preparedness in math at Hocking College. Data gathered for : * Number of Responses 100 Success Skill** Aggregate Demonstrates Math Skills 3.90 * Source of information: Hocking College Graduate Surveys (November, 2008) ** For a complete listing of the Success Skills see page 2 of this report. Analysis of data: One hundred graduates from twenty-eight (28) programs of study evaluated the Success Skills on an electronic survey indicating satisfaction with their Hocking College preparation in life /job skills. The aggregate of 3.90 for Demonstrates Math Skills exceeded the goal of 3.0 or higher (on a four-point scale). In addition, all of the individual Success Skill aggregates were rated above goal. Future electronic surveys will be designed so that individual program data related to Success Skill evaluation can be obtained.. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for ? Please elaborate. No conclusions were drawn due to a lack of data specific to the program. IP0809Mathematics/5

6 4. The aggregate score for the Success Skill Demonstrates Math Skills evaluated by employers on a survey will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale) indicating the employers satisfaction with the preparedness in math of the Hocking College graduate. Data gathered for *: Technology Accounting Archaeology Associate Individ. Studies Associate Tech. Studies Audio/Video Productions Automotive Parts Mgt Backcountry Horse Business Management Compressed Air & Gas Computer Electronics Computer Programming Corrections-Dept of Rehab Culinary Arts Drafting & Design E-Commerce & Web Design Ecotour. & Adv. Travel Environmental Rest. Equine Health & Comp. Ther. Fire/EMS Fish Mgt. & Aquaculture Food Service Mgt Forest Management GIS/GPS Hospitality Mgt. Hotel/Restaurant Mgt. Human Serv. & Correct. Industrial Ceramics Interactive Multimedia Juvenile Services Massage Therapy Materials Engineering Medical Assistant Medical Records - HIM Nanny & Business Nanny & Dietetics Nat. & Hist. Interprt. Natural Resources Mgt. Network Systems Nursing, Level I Nursing, Level II Nutrition & Dietetics Office Management Opticianry Physical Therapy Asst. Police Science Ranger Services Travel & Tourism Wilderness Horsemanship Wildlife Management Overall by Technology Overall by Individual Aggregates for "Demonstrates Math Skills" Number of Respondents Analysis of data: IP0809Mathematics/6

7 No employer data was available for this reporting period. No employer data was available for the previous reporting period. Does this analysis support conclusions drawn from other assessment data analyzed for ? Please elaborate. No analysis can be done due to a lack of data. IP0809Mathematics/7

8 5. The aggregate score for math skills as evaluated by on-site practicum supervisors will be 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale) indicating above average or better performance. Data gathered Assessment reports for those programs who ask practicum supervisors to evaluate student Success Skills were reviewed. Technology Aggregate for "Demonstrates Math Skills" Number of Practicum Students Accounting Skills* Alternative Energy & Fuel Cells Automotive Hybrids Broadcast productions Business Mgt Ecotourism & Adv Educational ParaProfessional Equine Programs FMAQ Fitness Management Forest Mgt Hotel/Rest Natural Resources Law Enforcement Opticionry Parks and Recreation Industrial Ceramics Natural & Historical Interpretation Medical Records Wildlife Management Number of Ratings 19 Number of Students: 228 Institutional Aggregate 4.43 Analysis of data: This year, the institutional aggregate for math skill performance based upon practicum supervisor responses for 19programs was 4.43 exceeding the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). Additionally, all of the individual program aggregates were above goal. Last year, the institutional aggregate for math skill performance based upon practicum supervisor responses for 15 programs was 4.49 exceeding the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). Additionally, all of the individual program aggregates were above goal. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No program changes are planned as a result of this analysis. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0809Mathematics/8

9 6. On the Success Skills test for Demonstrates Math Skills, seventy percent (70%) of the students by technology who are enrolled in mathematics courses (Introduction to Algebra, Comprehensive College Algebra, Hospitality Math, and Elementary Education Math) and who take the test will score seventy percent (70%) or higher demonstrating above average to exceptional performance. Data gathered for : Technology Percentage Number of Students Accounting 1 Alternate Energy/Fuel Cell 2 Archaeology 3 Associate Individualized Studies 4 Associate Technical Studies 5 Broadcast Productions 6 Biotechnology 7 Business Management 8 Computer Electronics 9 Computer Programming 10 Construction Management 11 Culinary Arts 12 Drafting & Design 13 E-Business 14 Ecotourism. & Adventure Travel 15 Educational Paraprofessional 16 EMT-Paramedic 17 `Equine Health & Complementary Therapies 18 Farrier Science & Business 19 Fire/EMS 20 Fish Mgt. & Aquaculture 21 Forest Management 22 General Studies 23 GIS/GPS 24 Heavy Eqipment 25 Hotel/Restaurant 26 Human Services & Corrections 27 Industrial Ceramics 28 Interactive Multimedia 29 Massage Therapy 30 Medical Assistant 31 Medical Records 32 Music 33 Natural Resources Law Enforcement 34 Natural & Historical Interpretation 35 Network Systems 36 Nursing 37 Nutrition & Dietetics 38 Office Management 39 Opticianry 40 Parks and Recreation 41 Physical Therapy Asst. 42 Police Science 43 Post Secondary 44 Radiologic Technology 45 Spa 46 Surgical/Operating Room 47 Theatre 48 Transfer Module 49 Wildlife Management 50 Wildlife Science 51 Overall Analysis of data: IP0809Mathematics/9

10 We were unable to determine student technologies due to a change in our data management System. Last year the overall goal was exceeded as 79.4% of the students scored 70% or higher on the exam. Those programs falling below the 70% goal included Broadcast Productions, Construction management, Educational Para Professional, Medical Records, Office Management, and Theatre. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No program changes are planned. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0809Mathematics/10

11 7. On the Success Skills test for Demonstrates Math Skills, students by technology who are enrolled in mathematics courses (Introduction to Algebra, Comprehensive College Algebra, Hospitality Math, and Elementary Education Math) and who take the test will earn an aggregate performance score of 3.5 or higher (on a 5-point scale) for each math indicator demonstrating above average to exceptional performance. Data gathered for : Technology Overall Number of Students Accounting Alternate Energy/Fuel Cell technology Archaeology Associate Individualized Studies Associate Technical Studies Broadcast Productions Biotechnology Business Management Computer (Electronics) Engineering Computer Programming Construction Management Culinary Arts Drafting & Design E-Business Ecotourism. & Adventure Travel Education Paraprofessional EMT-Paramedic Equine Health & Complementary Farrier Science & Business Fire/EMS Fish Mgt. & Aquaculture Forest Management General GIS/GPS Heavy Equipment Hotel/Restaurant Human Services & Corrections Industrial Ceramics Interactive M.M Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Medical Records Music Natural Resources Law Enforcement Natural & Historical Interpretation Network Systems Nursing Nutrition & Dietetics Office Management Opticianry Parks & Recreation Physical Therapy Asst. Police Science Post Secondary Option Radiologic Technology Spa Surgical/Operating Room Theatre Transfer Module Wildlife Management Wildlife Science Overall IP0809Mathematics/11

12 Analysis of data: We were unable to determine student technologies due to a change in our data management System. Last year, the overall performance aggregate of 4.05 exceeded the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). Skill#1: Solves addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. The overall aggregate of 4.74 exceeded the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). All individual program aggregates were above goal. Skill #2: Estimates answers to math problems before solving. The overall aggregate of 4.47exceeded the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale). All individual program aggregates were above goal except for Broadcast Productions (3.16). Skill#3: Applies basic math formulas and principles. The overall aggregate of 3.95 exceed the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale).individual program aggregates falling below goal included Broadcast Productions (3.16), Interactive Multi Media (3.00), and Office Management (3.41). Skill #4: Solves ratio, percentage, proportion, decimal, fraction, and conversion problems. The overall aggregate of 3.71 exceed the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale).individual program aggregates falling below goal included Associate in Individualized Studies (2.86), Broadcast Productions (3.16)Education Para Professional(3.16),EMT-Paramedic(3.00), Equine health and Complimentary Therapies (3.00), Farrier Science and Business (3.00), Heavy Equipment (3.49), Human Services and Corrections (2.99),Massage Therapy (2.94), Medical Assistant (3.33),Opticionry(3.42),Physical Therapy Assistant (3.42), Post secondary Option (3.33) Surgical Technician (2.83), Theatre (2.00) and Wildlife management (3.14). Skill #5: Solves basic geometric and algebraic problems. The overall aggregate of 3.55 exceed the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale).individual program aggregates falling below goal included Associate in Individualized Studies (3.10), Broadcast Productions (2.33), Computer Electronics(3.25),Culinary Arts (3.28), Education Para Professional (2.70), EMT-Paramedic (2.50), Equine Health and Complimentary Therapies (3.16), Farrier Science and Business (3.00), Fire Science (3.48), Fish management and Aquaculture(3.33), heavy Equipment (3.38), Hotel/Restaurant (3.33),Human Services and Correction (2.80), Industrial Ceramics (3.00), Massage Therapy (3.44), Medical Assistant (3.33), Medical Records (2.50), Music (4.02),Nutrition and Dietetics (3.35),Office Management (3.08),Opticionry (2.92), Parks and Recreation (4.00), Surgical Tech (3.08),Theatre (3.00) and Wildlife Management(3.15). Skill #6: Interprets and constructs graphs, charts and tables. The overall aggregate of 4.23 exceed the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale).individual program aggregates falling below goal included Office Management (3.00). Skill#7: Expresses everyday relationships in mathematical terms. The overall aggregate of 3.32exceed the goal of 3.5 (on a 5-point scale).individual program aggregates falling below goal included Associate in Individualized Studies(3.13), Associate in Technical Studies (3.00), Broadcast Productions (2.16), Business Management (3.43), Construction Management ( 3.00)), E-Business (3.00), EMT_Paramedic (2.50),Equine health & Complementary Therapies (3.00), Farrier Science and Business (1.00),Fire/EMS (2.70), Fish Management and Aquaculture( 2.55),Forest Management (2.91), GIS/GPS (3.30),Heavy Equipment (3.38), Human Services and Correction (3.42),Interactive Multi Media(3.00), Medical Assistant (2.83), Natural and Historical Interpretation (2.00),Nursing (3.44),Office Management (2.75),Opticionry (3.15) Parks and Recreation (3.00), Surgical Tech ( 3.04),Theatre (1.00), and Wildlife Management (3.04). IP0809Mathematics/12

13 Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No program changes are planned. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0809Mathematics/13

14 8. Seventy percent (70%) of the students enrolled in Math 115 who take the final exam will receive a grade of 70% or higher. Note: Math 115 transfers to 4-year institutions as Pre-Calculus. Data gathered for : Number of students in Math 115 who take final exam 28 Number of students who score 70% or higher 23 Analysis of data: The goal was exceeded since 82.1% of the students enrolled in Math 115 who took the final exam received a grade of 70% or higher. Last year, the goal was exceeded since 92.9% of the students enrolled in Math 115 who took the final exam received a grade of 70% or higher. Program change planned for as a result of this analysis: No program changes are planned. This Criterion will be changed to read as follows in our Plan: The criterion will remain the same. IP0809Mathematics/14