Appendix C16

Middle States Outcomes Assessment 1999

Department or Program: Mathematics

Goals:

1. Organize/analyze data and information, synthesize solutions to problems using

appropriate mathematical tools and technology

2. State and prove theorems

3. Learn mathematics outside of the classroom

4. Oral and written communication of mathematics

G. C. P. Correlation:

1. Students take G.C.P. IC, (MA 117, MA 120, MA 122, etc.)

Means of Assessment:

1. "Mini-assessments": exchange of student work

2. MA 405, Senior Seminar (oral and written presentations): "Rating Sheets"

2. Mathematics Program Committee

3.

Outcomes:

1. Seminar ratings sheets (begun Fall 1998); for initial semester, all 24 presentations

"good" to excellent"

2. Anecdotal evidence of success from alumni in graduate school

Uses:

1. Departmental web page

2. Plan for departmental newsletter