CS 110B - Programming Fundamentals: C++ - Stage 4 - Jason Schatz

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work

Assessment DescriptionThe coding examples in the final exam required students to use inheritance to define a C++ class. This allowed for direct observation of student performance.
Learning OutcomesDefining C++ classes using inheritance.
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~60

Changes

DetailsSpring of 2013 is the first semester that we included the topic of Object Oriented Inheritance. Previously this had been part of the follow up class - CS110C. The course outlines were updated in Fall of 2012.

This represents a significant change to the CS110B SLO's. We added additional lecture material, assignments, group activities and exam questions to implement the change.
Learning OutcomesRefer to previous answer.

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsThe hands-on programming assignments for practicing Object Oriented Inheritance are new, and will be modified next few semesters. We will continue to refine them, and monitor changes to student performance on the final exam.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)

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