John Wilkins
CSU Dominguez Hills
March 14, 2014
CSUDH Mathematics Department
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Aligned with California Teaching Commission
Previous alignment process with standards
Approved program for undergraduates in math
155 Mathematics majors
75% are math ed
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Campus level
Program review
Program learning outcomes
Six year report cycle
CSUDH Mathematics Department
• Undergraduate program
• demonstrate skill in using mathematical
symbols, standard procedures and techniques,
and definitions.
• demonstrate a sense of inquiry and
perseverance in mathematics.
• demonstrate communication skills in
conjunction with mathematical literacy in
each major area?
CSUDH Mathematics Department
• prove or disprove mathematical statements
as appropriate
• use technology and programing languages to
model and solve mathematical problems.
• demonstrate an understanding of the history
of early mathematics. (Math Ed Option only)
CSUDH Mathematics Department
• Graduate level
• Masters in the Teaching of Mathematics
• model and solve problems given in abstract or
real contexts and interpret results
appropriately.
• construct mathematical arguments,
demonstrate skill in quantitative, logical, and
abstract reasoning, and critique the reasoning
of others.
CSUDH Mathematics Department
• communicate mathematics orally and in
writing using multiple representations,
including both formal mathematical notation
and less formal explanations appropriate to
secondary students of mathematics.
• apply and synthesize research on the teaching
and learning of mathematics for the purposes
of analyzing, designing, and implementing
classroom lessons and learning environments.
CSUDH Mathematics Department
• use instructional tools (including technology),
materials, and resources in ways that are
appropriate to fostering student learning in
mathematics.
CSUDH Mathematics Department
• Thank you