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2007-2008 Results
Outcome |
Semester Assessment Conducted |
No. Assessed |
Pct. |
Pct. Exceeding |
Pct. Meeting |
Pct. Approaching |
Pct. Not Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis |
Fall&Spring |
2187 |
100 |
52.9 |
27.5 |
13.7 |
5.8 |
Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences |
Fall&Spring |
1979 |
90 |
46.6 |
34.8 |
14.5 |
4.0 |
Mathematics - data analysis |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
Reflection
What were the major findings of this assessment?
A much higher percentage met or exceeded expectations than tha minimum expected. Over 80% in each category when the minimum expected in theses two categories is 60%.
In light of these findings, what actions might be taken to improve teaching and learning?
We plan to teach the courses in the same manner in the future.
What might other gen ed areas learn from your assessment?
Given the different nature of the core it's difficult to say how our appraoche relates to the othersÂ
.