LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division: Math Physical Science
Discipline/Program:
Mathematics
Course Number and Name: MATH 270 Linear Algebra
Program Contact Person: ____F Saddigh______________________
Phone: _______________________
Reviewed by:
Date:
Elena Reigadas, SLO Coordinator
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Institutional Course Intended Outcomes
Mission and
Goals
Fall 2011
Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Summary of Data
Collected
Means: Embed problems in a chapter test or
final exam.
Criteria: 50% of the class will demonstrate
satisfactory performance of 3 or higher on these
problems based upon a math department scoring
rubric.
Percent of students
who scored a 3 or
higher based on the
scoring rubric.
(1) Apply concepts of vector
spaces, subspace, basis, and
dimension.
63%
2
(2) Describe linear
transformation and related it
to matrices.
58%
2
(3) Define and apply
concepts of eigenvalues and
eigenvectors.
65%
2
Use of Results
Results exceed
expectations. Will change
performance to 60% will
score a 3 or higher
Results exceed
expectations. Will change
performance to 60% will
score a 3 or higher
Results exceed
expectations. Will change
performance to 60% will
score a 3 or higher
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Institutional Mission
Course Intended Outcomes
& Goals
(1) State and apply
mathematical definitions and
theorems
(2) Attain further proficiency in
methods of mathematical proof
(3) Formulate sophisticated
methods of problem solving and
critical thinking using linear
algebra
(4) Apply linear algebra to the
solve problems arising in
science and engineering
(5) Apply linear algebra
concepts such as Vector spaces
in Rn ,cross and dot product,
basis and dimensions, and
linear transformations
Means of Assessment
and Criteria for Success
Summary of Data
Collected
Use of Results