ACBO 9214 - QuickBooks: Payroll - Stage 2 - Yvonne J. Webb

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
Assessment DescriptionStudent assessments included:

1. Self-paced, hands-on project assignments using modules to record payroll and payroll tax transactions into QuickBooks 2012 accounting software;

2. Observation of individual student recording of simple payroll accounting transactions using QuickBooks 2012 accounting software;

3. Evaluation of student attendance and participation.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students29

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Phone
Data Summary50% of students (10 out of 20) completed all assignments with full attendance, demonstrating their ability to understand and record payroll transactions into QuickBooks 2012 accounting software.

70% or 14 students received a letter grade of B or better.

55% or 11 students were enrolled in one or more CCSF Non-Credit Certificate programs.

80% of all students recorded full attendance or 15 hours.
Analysis SummaryThe majority of students should be albe to enter simple payroll transactions into payroll accounts and create employee records using QuickBooks Pro 2012.

Grades received on project assignment of 80% indicates student learning outcomes were achieved.
Next Steps PlannedThe assessment revealed the need to:

1. Create pre and post surveys to assess student payroll accounting knowledge;

2. Create student satisfaction survey administered at the end of the course session.
Learning OutcomesRefer to previous answer.

Changes

DetailsThe major change was creating extensive resources on the "share drive" for student access including:

1. student practice files,

2. payroll and payroll tax PowerPoint presentations,

3. PowerPoint on small business payroll solutions using QuickBooks Pro.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermSummer 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More DetailsCreate pre- and post-survey instruments to assess student knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, accounting software and other business technology.

Increase collaboration and discussion with instructors teaching QuickBooks Pro.

SLO Details Storage Location

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