Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

P SC 11L - Conceptual Physical Science Lab - Stage 5 - Christopher Lewis

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 Description	Weekly lab reports, a portfolio, and two exams were given. Questions required students to make measurements and develop mathematical and graphical models to explain phenomenon, and make and test predictions.
Learning Outcomes	All
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	20

Data Shared With	Instructors of the same course (at CCSF) Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings
Data Summary	The majority of students were able to demonstrate proficiency across all outcomes with the exception of D. set up algebraic equations to modcl principles. Only about half are consistently able to demonstrate this outcome.
Analysis Summary	Students demonstrate proficiency if they can achieve 70% of the points possible for a particular SLO.
Next Steps Planned	Continue to increase the use of algebraic models and include a more diverse offering of methodologies for teaching it, including manipulatives (physical models of equations).
Learning Outcomes	D

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More Details	We will review this semesters data, with a focus on the GE content area C outcome relating to using models. We will plan any necessary changes in addition to those already described above with respect to course SLO D. Both this course SLO and the GE Outcome being considered across the college are closely related, which will simplify the changes needed.