RE 187 - Invest. Anlys & Tax Conseq. of Real Estate - Stage 5 - Gruenig

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Attendance
  • Dropout rate
Assessment DescriptionGraded exams, noted substantive areas of apparent weakness and strength of students' mastery of subject matter. Observed students' involvement in, and understanding of, class discussions and of questions posed by instructor. Observed students' commitment to, and exposure to, mastery of the subject matter by having actually participated in the class.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors2
Number of Students~60

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
Data Summary80% of students were able to recognize the presence of tax-related issues in situations presented. Students were able to correctly apply tax rules in common real estate transactions (e.g., operation of rentals, home ownership, sales, exchanges, etc.) 60% of the time.
Analysis SummaryGiven the extremely challenging subject matter of the course, correct answers at a 60% rate indicates achievement of the outcome.
Next Steps PlannedPlanning per se was not required because all adjustments are made immediately -- Changes in exam questions (added new questions, removed ambiguities in existing ones, etc.); tweaked the manner of presenting some topics.
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsMinor adjustments as described in 6e., above.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities

Appropriate ad hoc changes

More DetailsMinor tweaks in exams, presentation methods, and content as appear appropriate at the time.

SLO Details Storage Location

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