PHYC 40 - Elementary Physics - Stage 5 - Stephen Swingle
Assessment
| Assessment Methods | Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs |
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| Assessment Description | Every student learning outcome was addressed through analysis of the multiple choice midterm exam averages. Each question asked on the midterms were associated with a particular outcome. Then, using the class average exam scores as weight factors, averages were computed specific to each outcome. The relative values gave an assessment of the performance of the class in each outcome area. Using the results areas of particular strength and particular weakness are identified. |
| Learning Outcomes | Every student learning outcome was addressed. |
| Number of Sections | 1 |
| Number of Instructors | 1 |
| Number of Students | 32 |
Data Analysis
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| Data Sharing Methods | Face-to-face meetings |
| Data Summary | The average scores on the exams in Physics 40 was approximately 85%. This average was exceeded in outcome areas A, B, and F, by 2.3%, 0.4%, and 0.7% respectively. Outcome areas C, D, and E under performed the average by 4.7%, 1.8% and 1.2% respectively. |
| Analysis Summary | The exam average of 85% indicates a majority of students meeting all or most outcomes. The relative differences indicate slight but not insignificant weakness in area C. |
| Next Steps Planned | No answer |
| Learning Outcomes | No answer |
Changes
| Details | A new method to assess area SLO scores was developed. A selection of in class assignments had been revised and new exam problems were created. Lectures were revised to reflect the changes to assignments. |
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| Learning Outcomes | The revised assessment areas are intended to better clarify the proficiency rate of all SLO's, thus enabling identification of areas requiring revision. The assignment, exam and lecture revisions were aimed mainly at area B. |
GE Area C Details
| Learning Outcomes | B. Perform basic vector mathematics such as resolving a vector into components and distinguishing between vectors and scalars. E. Solve elementary physics problems using algebraic techniques such as solutions of linear systems in two variables, and the average rate of change of a function. F. Solve physics problems with information obtained from a graph such as the equivalence of the area under a velocity versus time curve with the total distance traveled, or the slope of the tangent of the same curve representing the instantaneous acceleration. |
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| Number Students: Proficient | 27 |
| Number Students: Developing | 4 |
| Number Students: No Evidence | No answer |
| Criteria | The average scores achieved in the relevant outcome areas was 84.7%. This was equated to the proficiency rate. This resulted in 27/32 proficient with the remaining 4/32 assumed developing. |
| Extra Details | No answer |
Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| More Details | Exam results will be assessed in greater detail to differentiate specific performance in each outcome area. |
SLO Details Storage Location
ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)