LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division: Math Physical Science
Discipline/Program:
Mathematics
Course Number and Name: MATH 123B Elementary and Intermediate Algebra II
Program Contact Person:
Phone: 310-233-4500______________
Reviewed by:
Date: April 2011
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Institutional Course Intended Outcomes
Outcomes
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1. Add, subtract, multiply and
divide rational expressions and
simplify answers.
2. Solve equations involving
rational expressions.
3. Solve word problems
involving rational expressions.
4. Simplify complex fractions
5. Compute the slope of a
straight line given two points.
6. Find the equation of a line
given two points or given the
slope and one point.
7. Graph straight lines and
inequalities. Translations
8. Evaluate a function.
9. Graph a function (quadratic
or linear). Determine its
domain and range.
10. Solve equations and
Means of Assessment
and Criteria for
Success
Means:
A problem involving
addition of rational
expressions was
embedded in an exam
and given to all Math
123B sections scheduled
during the spring 2009
session. Students were
instructed to add the
expression and simplify.
Criteria: 50% of the
class will demonstrate
satisfactory performance
of 3 or higher on these
problems based upon a
math department scoring
rubric.
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Summary of Data Collected
No assessment
Use of Results
Assessment results of
the first four SLO’s are
mixed, with the first and
third SLO barely
meeting, the second
exceeding and the fourth
not meeting expected
criteria.
Actions are still being
determined.
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inequalities involving absolute
value.
11. Solve a variation
problem—direct, inverse, or
joint.
12. Simplify radicals.
13. Simply algebraic
expressions containing
fractional exponents.
14. Solve equations involving
radicals.
15. Solve quadratic equations
using a variety of methods:
factoring, square root,
completing the square, and
quadratic formula
16. Solve word problems
involving quadratic equations.
17. Add, subtract, multiply and
divide complex numbers.
49% of students scored a 3 or
higher based on the
department rubric
47% of students scored a 3 or
higher based on the
department rubric
83% of students scored a 3 or
higher based on the
department rubric
81% of students scored a 3 or
higher based on the
department rubric
72% of students scored a 3 or
higher based on the
department rubric
Results are below
expected criteria. Will
reassess again and
compare results
Results surpass expected
criteria. Will increase
expectations to 60% in
the next assessment
round