PHYC 10 - Conceptual Physics Lecture - Stage 5 - Roger King

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs

Assessment DescriptionA series of 9 questions was given to students at the end of the semester, either at the last class meeting, or as part of the final exam.
Learning OutcomesCurrently the Course Outline is being updated. For the current outline the following items were assessed:

A. The student should be able to describe some ofthe basic concepts of physics, and demonstrate this knowledge on examinations and homework assignments.

B. The student should be able to describe and relate the operation of physical laws to his or her everyday world.

C. The student should be able to distinguish between knowing the name or label ofan idea, and understanding an idea, and demonstrate knowledge of this distinction in homework assignments and examinations.

On the updated Course outline scheduled to be updated Fall, 2013, all student learning outcomes were measured. This will be a baseline for future SLO assessments.
Number of SectionsAll sections
Number of Instructors6
Number of Students~400

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)

Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
Data SummaryThe overall average for all sections and questions was 62% of the students answered correctly. Individual questions did have markedly different results though.
Analysis SummaryThe results from this semester are intended to serve as a baseline for future assessments. Future assessments, most likely in Spring 2014, will be compared against the results of the current assessment. Changes is student outcome will then be used to evaluate the success of instructional changes.
Next Steps PlannedThe physics 10 instructors will meet during the Fall, 2013 semester to evaluate where we need to improve instruction. These changes will be implemented during the Fall, 2013 and Spring 2014 semester. The course will be assessed again in Spring, 2014 semester.
Learning OutcomesAll

Changes

DetailsAll physics 10 instructors meet in Spring, 2013 semester (March 9, 2013) to exchange ideas on different instructional strategies. Instructors were free to choose which methods they considered most appropriate.
Learning OutcomesAll

GE Area C Details

Learning OutcomesThe Course Outline is in the process of revision. From the current outline the following map to GEO C:

A. The student should be able to describe some of the basic concepts of physics, and demonstrate this knowledge on examinations and homework assignments.

B. The student should be able to describe and relate the operation of physical laws to his or her everyday world.

For the upcoming outline the following SLO's map to GEO C:

A. Solve physics problems such as free-fall, perfectly inelastic collisions, wave properties, and Ohm's law, using basic mathematics including ratios, square roots, scientific notation, and simple algebra.

B. Predict the outcome of events, such as the motion of objects, color mixing, and nuclear decay using fundamental laws and theories of physics.

F. Explain the physical basis for phenomena such as floating versus sinking, polarization, and ferromagnetism.
Number Students: Proficient65%
Number Students: Developingn/a
Number Students: No Evidencen/a
CriteriaA total of 9 multiple choice questions were asked of students as part of the SLO process, 6 of which addressed GEO C. The average score for all 6 questions was 65% answering correctly, with a high of 80%, and a low of 43%. Note that this semesters results are intended as a baseline. During the Fall, 2013 semester we will discuss and implement changes and reevaluate our results in either the Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 semester.
Extra DetailsNo answer

Tentative Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
Activities

Assessment (measurement) of outcomes

More DetailsFall, 2013 will be dedicated towards reviewing the Spring 2013 results, and modifying instructional strategies. All SLOs will again be evaluated in Spring, 2014 using the same questions as Spring, 2013.

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