Matrix of Program Student Learning Outcomes
Master of Science in Mathematics
Course/Number/Section:
Program Learning Outcome Must be aligned with program
outcomes listed in the catalog;
For each learning outcome,
identify year adopted and/or
revised, source.
PLO – Develop an in-depth
understanding in their
emphasis through completion
coursework to satisfy the
degree program
Semester/Academic Year:
Core Learning
Outcomes – Which
Core Learning
Outcomes are
consistent with the
Program Learning
Outcome?
Reasoning Skills
(Quantitative;
Critical Thinking)
PLO – Read, analyze, and write
mathematical proofs
Reasoning Skills
(Quantitative;
Critical Thinking);
Communication
Skills
PLO – Develop skills for solving
mathematical problems
Reasoning Skills
(Quantitative)
Evidence – To include how you
assessed (specify assessment
instruments);
# & % of students completing
the course who have
satisfactorily achieved the
outcome (Met or Exceeded your
expectations)
Target Percentage:
Actual Percentage:
Use of Results - Suggestions
to improve student outcomes
PLO – Develop skills for solving
applied problems
Reasoning Skills
(Critical Thinking,
Quantitative)
PLO – Effectively communicate
mathematical ideas verbally
and in writing
Communication
Skills; Reasoning
Skills (Critical
Thinking,
Quantitative)
CLO (Optional)
CLO (Optional)
PLO – Program Learning Outcomes; CLO – Course Learning Outcomes
*The inclusion of CLOs is optional. PLOs are required.