HIST 9 - Immigrants in the United States - Stage 5 - Lillian Marrujo-Duck
Assessment
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| Assessment Description | In History 9 students were assessed using a pre and post survey to see if their content knowledge improved. Students also completed a writing assignment that was evaluated using a writing rubric. |
| Learning Outcomes | SLO A: Compare historical changes in the rates and patterns of immigration to the United States and demonstrate their relationship to major political and economic transformations in U.S. History. PSLO 2: Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize historical evidence and interpretations and to use methods of inquiry and expression appropriate to the course. PSLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to interpret primary and secondary sources and to compose a written argument or interpretation which uses them, as appropriate, for support. PSLO 4: Explain the major social, cultural, political and economic developments in United States history, their causes and effects, and their historical significance. PSLO 5: Analyze changes in the political, social, cultural and economic organization in the western world and explain their historical significance. |
| Number of Sections | 1 |
| Number of Instructors | 1 |
| Number of Students | 24 |
Data Analysis
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| Data Summary | Pre Survey Results: Question #1 = 97% correct Question #2 = 54% correct Question #3 = 67% correct Question #4 = 44% correct Question #5 = 60% correct Post Survey Results: Question #1 = 96% correct Question #2 = 92% correct Question #3 = 88% correct Question #4 = 75% correct Question #5 = 96% correct Writing Rubric Results: The Question: Using at least six primary sources from the reading list for this class, describe the major push factors that led to emigration and the major pull factors that led to choosing the United States as a destination. 1. Student responds in an organized and coherent way. (Communication) 5.2 out of 6.0 2. Student uses effective grammar, syntax, and spelling. (Communication) 5.9 out of 6.0 3. Student correctly identifies the problem implicit in the prompt and chooses appropriate sources to solve the problem. (Critical Thinking) 5.4 out of 6.0 4. Student is able to analyze evidence and identify patterns within it. (Critical Thinking) 5.2 out of 6.0 5. Student synthesizes evidence in order to draw a conclusion. (Critical Thinking) 5.20 out of 6.0 6. Student response has a clear central thesis and purpose relevant to the assigned task. (Communication) 5.35 out of 6.0 7. Student demonstrates correct use of Turabian formatting. (Communication) 5.05 out of 6.0 |
| Analysis Summary | The assessment of SLO A using an objective survey showed that students improved their responses significantly. The average number of correct responses was 89.4%. The assessment of PSLOs #2,#3, #4, and #5 was also successful. The average score of 5.3 out of 6.0, well above the 75% score considered acceptable. However, Turabian formatting was minimally required. Next semester this standard will be raised. |
| Next Steps Planned | In Fall 2013 students will be given a more detailed handout on how to format papers using Turabian standards common to the study of History. And, they will receive the assessment rubric in advance so that the assessment process is more transparent to the students. |
| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
Changes
| Details | In Spring 2013 course content for History 9 was updated and lecture content improved; new activities and assignments were added, and the online repository of resources for students was enhanced and enlarged. |
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| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| More Details | History 9 course SLOs need to be revised with assessment activities that better correspond to goals. In Fall 2013 these issues will be discussed and plans will be brainstormed. |
SLO Details Storage Location
HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)