LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division: Math Physical Science
Discipline/Program:
Mathematics
Course Number and Name: MATH 123A Elementary and Intermediate Algebra I
Program Contact Person:
Reviewed by:
, Academic Dean
Institutional
Outcomes
Course Intended Outcomes
2
1. Add, subtract, multiply and
divide integers, rational and
irrational numbers following
the rules of order and
operation.
2. Evaluate algebraic
expressions
3. Translate English
mathematical sentences into
algebraic expressions.
4. Solve a variety of first
degree equations and
inequalities.
2
2
2
Phone: 310-233-4500____
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means:
Embed problems in a
chapter test or quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance of
3 or higher on these
problems based upon a
math department scoring
rubric.
Date:
Spring 10
Summary of Data Collected
No assessment
Use of Results
2
5. Solve a variety of word
problems involving first
degree equations and
inequalities.
2
6. Draw graphs of straight
lines and inequalities.
7. Solve systems of equations
in two variables by various
methods.
8. Simplify exponential
expressions.
9. Demonstrate the use of
scientific notation when
multiplying and dividing real
numbers
10. Determine the degree of a
polynomial.
11. Add, subtract, multiply and
divide polynomials
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
12. Factor a variety of
polynomials by use of the
GCF, difference of perfect
squares and trinomials
techniques.
13. Solve equations by
factoring
14. Solve a variety of word
problems involving 2nd degree
equations
71% of students scored a 3 or
Results surpass expected
higher based on the department criteria. Will increase
rubric
expectations to 60% in the
next assessment round
Department opted to delete this This SLO is covered in other
SLO
course topics
70% of students scored a 3 or
Results surpass expected
higher based on the department criteria. Will increase
rubric
expectations to 60% in the
next assessment round
71% of students scored a 3 or
Results surpass expected
higher based on the department criteria. Will increase
rubric
expectations to 60% in the
next assessment round
69% of students scored a 3 or
Results surpass expected
higher based on the department criteria. Will increase
rubric
expectations to 60% in the
next assessment round
45% of students scored a 3 or
Results are lower than
higher based on the department expected criteria. Will
rubric
reassess again and compare
results