Category 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Goal: To increase students' knowledge about and ability to apply mathematical and logical modes of thinking.
Objectives/Outcomes:
Following the Completion of Category 4 of the General Education Program, students can:
1. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.
2. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.
3. Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument (Proof).
4. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.
Population:
Sample sections of Category 4 general education courses
Who does the Assessment?
Category 4 Course Instructor's Assessment Group
Assessment Rubric for O/O #1: Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.
| 1 | Identify a historical or contemporary application of a mathematical/logical system. |
| 2 | Describe a historical or contemporary application of a mathematical/logical system. |
| 3 | Describe a historical and a contemporary application of a mathematical/logical system. |
Level of Mastery
For year 1, baseline data will be gathered
Assessment Rubric for O/O #2: Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.
| 1 | Explain a mathematical/logical idea in written narrative form. |
| 2 | Explain more than one mathematical/logical idea in a written narrative form. |
Level of Mastery
For year 1, baseline data will be gathered
Assessment Rubric for O/O #3: Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument (Proof).
| 1 | Identify a valid proof. |
| 2 | Describe the parts of a valid proof. |
| 3 | Describe the parts of a valid proof and the flaws in an invalid proof. |
Level of Mastery
For year 1, baseline data will be gathered
Assessment Rubric for O/O #4: Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.
| 1 | Apply simple problem-solving or modeling strategies. |
| 2 | Apply simple problem-solving and modeling strategies. |
| 3 | Apply higher order problem-solving or modeling strategies. |
| 4 | Apply higher order problem-solving and modeling strategies. |
Level of Mastery
For year 1, baseline data will be gathered
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