CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes with Assessment Methods and Criteria New Revised Date: October 10, 2014 Math 125 Department/Course Number: Course Title: Algebra for Statistics Is this course required for completion of a degree, major(s), or certificate program(s)? If yes, which degree/major(s)/certificate program(s)? AA AS Yes X No ADT (TMC) Major(s): Certificate of Achievement? Certificate of Achievement? Certificate of Achievement? Yes Yes Yes No No No Certificate(s) of Accomplishment: Does this course satisfy a GE requirement(s)? A. Language & Rationality B. Natural Science w/ Lab C. Arts and Humanities D. Social Sciences Intended Outcome 1. Students will be able to use descriptive statistics to organize, display, and analyze data relevant to a statistical research question. 2. Students will be able to apply the basic principles of study design to develop and analyze the validity of simple experiments and sampling plans related to a given situation and goal. 3. Students will demonstrate numerical and algebraic reasoning Yes (If yes, which requirement?) English Composition No Oral Communication & Critical Thinking E. Mathematics Proficiency F. Health Education G. Physical Education Assessment Method Students will answer embedded questions on tests and quizzes. Results will be obtained from a sample of sections from the Fall and Spring semesters. Assessment Criteria At least 75% of questions from selected sections will be answered correctly. Students will answer embedded questions on tests and quizzes. Results will be obtained from a sample of sections from the Fall and Spring semesters. At least 75% of questions from selected sections will be answered correctly. Students will answer embedded questions on tests and quizzes. Results will be obtained from a At least 75% of questions from selected sections will be answered correctly. skills to support statistical analysis 4. Students will construct, use, and interpret mathematical models, specifically linear functions of x, y, log x, log y, to represent and understand relationships in quantitative data. sample of sections from the Fall and Spring semesters. Students will answer embedded questions on tests and quizzes. Results will be obtained from a sample of sections from the Fall and Spring semesters. At least 75% of questions from selected sections will be answered correctly. You may have more (or fewer) than five outcomes. Attach separate pages as needed. 02/14 revised