LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division: Math Physical Science
Discipline/Program:
Mathematics
Course Number and Name: MATH 123C Elementary and Intermediate Algebra III
Program Contact Person: Lauren McKenzie
Phone: x4501
Reviewed by:
Date: April 2011
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Means of Assessment and Criteria for
Institutional
Course Intended
Success
Learning
Outcomes
Outcomes
Means for all SLOs: 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.
1. Solve quadratic and
2
other non-linear
inequalities
2. Write the
2
composition of two
functions. Compute the
inverse of a one to one
function
3. Graph exponential
2
and logarithmic
functions including
translations and
reflections
4. Utilize the properties
2
of exponential and
Summary of Data Collected
Fall 2009: 54% of the students
answered the question correctly
Fall 2009: 56% of the students
answered the question correctly
Fall 2009: 52% of the students
answered the question correctly
Fall 2009: 44% of the students
answered the question correctly
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. All
SLO’s will be
reassessed
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
logarithmic to solve
equations
5. Solve work problems
involving exponential
growth or decay
6. Describe and graph
the equation of a
parabola as a quadratic
function.
7. Describe the
properties of the four
conic sections: circle,
parabola, ellipse and
hyperbola. Graph
circles, parabolas,
ellipses and hyperbolas
given their equation
8. Solve systems of
linear equations in three
variables by addition,
substitution and
matrices
9. Solve systems of
non-linear equations in
two variables
10. Expand and
evaluate expressions
involving sigma
notation.
11. Expand a binomial
expression using the
Binomial Theorem.
Spring 2010: 59% of students scored a
3 or higher based on the department
rubric
Spring 2010: 80% of students scored a
3 or higher based on the department
rubric
Results surpass
expected criteria. Will
increase expectations
to 60% in the next
assessment round
Results surpass
expected criteria. Will
increase expectations
to 60% in the next
assessment round