CS 111B - Programming Fundamentals: Java - Stage 5 - Constance Conner
Assessment
Assessment Methods | Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs |
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Assessment Description | At the Spring 2013 Flex Day Dept Meeting (1/14/13) it was agreed by the department as a whole to add the topic Auto Boxing and Unboxing to the CS111B Course Outline. This is part of SLO A: Design and implement abstract data types using classes, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism This is required as a prerequisite topic for the advanced Java Courses (CS211 S/D/E). While this topic is included in the textbook used for CS111B, it has never been emphasized nor evaluated. In Spring 2013, I added test question(s) to the first test/quiz to assess student understanding of the topic |
Learning Outcomes | SLO: A. Design and implement abstract data types using classes, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism |
Number of Sections | 4 |
Number of Instructors | 2 |
Number of Students | ~40 |
Data Analysis
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Data Summary | Question: In addition to their usage providing a mechanism to convert (to box) primitive data into objects, what else do the wrapper classes provide? 36% Correct Question: Autoboxing is: 82% Correct |
Analysis Summary | The wide range of correct answers shows that students have a basic understanding of the definition of auto boxing/unboxing, but not how it is used. |
Next Steps Planned | In Fall 2013, course content will be updated to include examples of using autoboxing/unboxing. Additional test questions will be added on the topic as well. |
Learning Outcomes | Refer to previous answers. |
Changes
Details | In Spring 2013, I added 2 test question(s) to the first test/quiz to assess student understanding of the topic. Question: In addition to their usage providing a mechanism to convert (to box) primitive data into objects, what else do the wrapper classes provide? Question: Autoboxing is: |
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Learning Outcomes | Refer to previous answers. |
Tentative Future Plans
Term | Fall 2013 |
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More Details | In Fall 2013, course content will be updated to include examples of using autoboxing/unboxing. Additional test questions will be added on the topic as well. After implemention, the questions will then be analyzed and assessed to see if further changes are needed. |
SLO Details Storage Location
- ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system