| Affective Outcomes |
Method of Evaluation |
Criteria |
- Attitudes toward mathematics
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- Math attitude survey (existing CRMSE instrument)
of Calculus I students
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- Significant pre/post-test gains
- Analysis by gender/race
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- Attitudes toward technology
|
- Student course evaluations in all target courses
(optically scanned response forms)
|
- Positive rankings on 5-pt. Likert scale
- Anecdotal reports from student, instructors, and
computer lab GTA's
- Analysis by gender/race
|
| Intellectual Outcomes |
Method of Evaluation |
Criteria |
- Student ability to use computer algebra systems to
solve calculus problems/complete projects
|
- Individual and group project grades (sample group
comparisons)
|
- Correctness of solutions; progression of scores
over 3-year project period
|
- Increased conceptual understanding of calculus
applications in other disciplines
|
- Standardized assessment questions/problems to be
added to each instructor's tests for all target
courses; keyed to expected learning outcomes
- Standardized lab projects for each course
|
- Positive progression of scores over 3-year period
as technology use is increased
|
- Instructor ability to use computer algebra systems
in teaching and curriculum development
|
- Annual faculty/GTA survey
- Student course evaluations
|
- Positive rankings on 5-pt. Likert scale
- Positive progression over 3-year period
|
| Behavioral Outcomes |
Method of Evaluation |
Criteria |
|
|
- Longitudinal study of final grades for all target
courses
|
- Positive comparison with 1992-93 control group
|
- Retention in math/science/engineering major
- Success in future math courses
|
- Longitudinal study of Calculus I students using
SS# database
|
- Positive comparison with 1992-93 control group
- Gender/race analysis
|
- Instructor use of technology in classroom
|
- Annual faculty/GTA survey
|
- Positive progression over 3-year period
|
- Instructor participation in development/training
activities
|
- Workshop/seminar evaluations
- Attendance records
- Annual faculty/GTA survey
|
- Progress toward goal of full participation
|
