Math 191 Research Skills Assessment
Results
Spring 2012
Instructors
who gave the assessment pretests and post-tests to their classes are
Estela
Guerra, Thomas Judge, Terry Maguire and Mylene Pelimiano.
Pretest
Proficient
(2
points)
|
Somewhat
Proficient
(1
point)
|
Not
Proficient
(0
points)
|
|
SLO#1: Gain mastery of the skills needed to use signed
numbers.
|
|||
1. Simplify by combining like terms.
|
33(26%)
|
34
(27%)
|
61
(48%)
|
2. Solve the equation.
|
19
(15%)
|
33
(26%)
|
76
(59%)
|
SLO#2: Demonstrate
a systematic and logical approach to solving arithmetic problems.
|
|||
5. Simplify. 3/4 - 2/3 ( 1/3 + 3/7 )
|
3
(2%)
|
24
(19%)
|
101
(79%)
|
SLO#3: Demonstrate
the knowledge and skills required to select the correct introductory
formulas, procedures and concepts from algebra and geometry and use them to
calculate and problem solve
|
|||
3. Find the perimeter and area of the
triangle.
|
4
(3%)
|
56
(44%)
|
68
(53%)
|
4. Use front end rounding to estimate Frances’s
monthly savings.
|
51
(40%)
|
49
(38%)
|
28
(22%)
|
6. Given the perimeter of a rectangle and
either the length or width, find the unknown measurement using the
appropriate formula.
|
11
(9%)
|
10
(8%)
|
107
(84%)
|
Postest
Proficient
(2
points)
|
Somewhat
Proficient
(1
point)
|
Not
Proficient
(0
points)
|
|
SLO#1: Gain mastery of the skills needed to use signed
numbers.
|
|||
1. Simplify by combining like terms.
|
50(52%)
|
35
(36%)
|
12
(12%)
|
2. Solve the equation.
|
52
(54%)
|
32
(33%)
|
13
(13%)
|
SLO#2: Demonstrate
a systematic and logical approach to solving arithmetic problems.
|
|||
5. Simplify. 3/4 - 2/3 ( 1/3 + 3/7 )
|
12
(12%)
|
52
(54%)
|
33
(34%)
|
SLO#3: Demonstrate
the knowledge and skills required to select the correct introductory
formulas, procedures and concepts from algebra and geometry and use them to
calculate and problem solve
|
|||
3. Find the perimeter and area of the
triangle.
|
46
(47%)
|
38
(39%)
|
13
(13%)
|
4. Use front end rounding to estimate Frances’s
monthly savings.
|
21
(22%)
|
62
(64%)
|
14
(14%)
|
6. Given the perimeter of a rectangle and
either the length or width, find the unknown measurement using the
appropriate formula.
|
33
(34%)
|
14
(14%)
|
50
(52%)
|
Analysis of Data
Overall, the students learned
how to work with algebraic expressions, solving algebraic equations, and
working with the perimeter and area of the triangle. Solving word problems using multiple steps
and working with fractions is still a struggle at the end of the semester.
Recommendation
Solving word problems using multiple steps needs to be emphasized earlier in instruction so the students have an entire 15 weeks to comprehend all of the steps. Increase the lessons and group work discussions on fractions in class. Make the study skills assignments mandatory for students so that they will learn how to be successful college students.
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