(continued) Assessment Report 7 8 9 10 11 Observations from Conclusions about Actions Recommended Plan and Timetable for Overall Reflection on Summary Data Student Learning Based on Observations Taking Action Assessment Due to records-keeping There was a clear break We are planning on Any new approaches Given the high scoring, we oversight, we were between the top group revamping the MIS should be in place by probably set our sights too forced to use grades (min score 2.65) and the curriculum using Fall 2013. low. The next time this is in the programming second group (max guidance from the tested, most likely with the class as the measuring score 2.40). This implies AIS/ACM model revised curriculum, we device. Translated into that, while the more tech curriculum. As part of should hold the students to our three-point system oriented of the students this process we should a higher standard in this we found that: are doing well, more pay closer attention to area. needs to be done to how we introduce 38% scored a 2.5, improve the scores of newcomers to 57% scored 2.0-2.5, and those who have not programming. only 5% scored below a technical background. 2.0 on our 1-3 scoring model. Definitions/Instructions: Observations from Summary Data: Findings and analysis of findings from data and assessment process; e.g. students barely meet/fail some elements while excelling in others. Conclusions about Student Learning: Based on your scoring and expectation standards, what conclusions do you reach? Have your students collectively accomplished the learning outcome goal? To what extent? With what reservations? Actions Recommended Based on Observations: What specific course, program, activity, entrance, and/or instructional approach changes are recommended? Plan and Timetable for Taking Action: How will the recommended actions be implemented and in what timeframe? Overall Reflection on Assessment: Address the larger question of whether the objective is still appropriate for the program and whether the assessment of it is producing important and meaningful data. Does the strategy for assessing the objective give you confidence in your teaching and the students’ subsequent knowledge/skills/abilities?
(continued) Assessment Report 7 8 9 10 11 Observations from Summary Data Conclusions about Student Learning Actions Recommended Based on Observations Plan and Timetable for Taking Action Overall Reflection on Assessment Due to records-keeping oversight, we were forced to use grades in the programming class as the measuring device. Translated into our three-point system we found that: 38% scored a 2.5, 57% scored 2.0-2.5, and only 5% scored below a 2.0 on our 1-3 scoring model. There was a clear break between the top group (min score 2.65) and the second group (max score 2.40). This implies that, while the more tech oriented of the students are doing well, more needs to be done to improve the scores of those who have not technical background. We are planning on revamping the MIS curriculum using guidance from the AIS/ACM model curriculum. As part of this process we should pay closer attention to how we introduce newcomers to programming. Any new approaches should be in place by Fall 2013. Given the high scoring, we probably set our sights too low. The next time this is tested, most likely with the revised curriculum, we should hold the students to a higher standard in this area. Definitions/Instructions: Observations from Summary Data: Findings and analysis of findings from data and assessment process; e.g. students barely meet/fail some elements while excelling in others. Conclusions about Student Learning: Based on your scoring and expectation standards, what conclusions do you reach? Have your students collectively accomplished the learning outcome goal? To what extent? With what reservations? Actions Recommended Based on Observations: What specific course, program, activity, entrance, and/or instructional approach changes are recommended? Plan and Timetable for Taking Action: How will the recommended actions be implemented and in what timeframe? Overall Reflection on Assessment: Address the larger question of whether the objective is still appropriate for the program and whether the assessment of it is producing important and meaningful data. Does the strategy for assessing the objective give you confidence in your teaching and the students’ subsequent knowledge/skills/abilities?