All of the following studies will use Spring 2004 grades of students coming out of the Fall 2003 prerequisite course.
1. Intended Outcome: Computer-Mediated Basic Math Skills Prepares for Success in Elementary Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370) for the first time after completing Computer-Mediated Basic Math Skills (MATD 0330) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Elementary Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATD 0370 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing computer-mediated MATD 0330 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATD 0370 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 42 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 21, or 50%, completed Elementary Algebra with a C or better. This result meets the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
2. Intended Outcome: Distance Learning Basic Math Skills Prepares for Success in Elementary Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370) for the first time after completing Distance Learning Basic Math Skills (MATD 0330) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Elementary Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATD 0370 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Distance Learning MATD 0330 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATD 0370 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 30 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 15, or 50%, completed Elementary Algebra with a C or better. This result meets the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
3. Intended Outcome: Conventional Classroom Basic Math Skills Prepares for Success in Elementary Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370) for the first time after completing Conventional Classroom Basic Math Skills (MATD 0330) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Elementary Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATD 0370 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Conventional Classroom MATD 0330 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATD 0370 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 719 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 370, or 51%, completed Elementary Algebra with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
4. Intended Outcome: Computer-Mediated Elementary Algebra Prepares for Success in Intermediate Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Intermediate Algebra (MATD 0390) for the first time after completing Computer-Mediated Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Intermediate Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATD 0390 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Computer-Mediated MATD 0370 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATD 0390 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 26 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 16, or 62%, completed Intermediate Algebra with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
5. Intended Outcome: Distance Learning Elementary Algebra Prepares for Success in Intermediate Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Intermediate Algebra (MATD 0390) for the first time after completing Distance Learning Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Intermediate Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATD 0390 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Distance Learning MATD 0370 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATD 0390 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 27 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 18, or 67%, completed Intermediate Algebra with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
6. Intended Outcome: Conventional Classroom Elementary Algebra Prepares for Success in Intermediate Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Intermediate Algebra (MATD 0390) for the first time after completing Conventional Classroom Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Intermediate Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATD 0390 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Conventional Classroom MATD 0370 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATD 0390 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 734 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 367, or 50%, completed Intermediate Algebra with a C or better. This result meets the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
7. Intended Outcome: Computer-Mediated Intermediate Algebra Prepares for Success in College Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in College Algebra (MATH 1314) for the first time after completing Computer-Mediated Intermediate Algebra (MATD 0390) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete College Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATH 1314 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Computer-Mediated MATD 0390 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATH 1314 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 14 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 12, or 86%, completed College Algebra with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
8. Intended Outcome: Distance Learning Intermediate Algebra Prepares for Success in College Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in College Algebra (MATH 1314) for the first time after completing Distance Learning Intermediate Algebra (MATD 0390) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete College Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATH 1314 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Distance Learning MATD 0390 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATH 1314 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 17 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 11, or 65%, completed College Algebra with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
9. Intended Outcome: Conventional Classroom Intermediate Algebra Prepares for Success in College Algebra
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in College Algebra (MATH 1314) for the first time after completing Conventional Classroom Intermediate Algebra (MATD 0390) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete College Algebra with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATH 1314 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Conventional Classroom MATD 0390 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATH 1314 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 400 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 239, or 60%, completed College Algebra with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
10. Intended Outcome: Topics in Developmental Math Prepares for Success in Mathematics for Measurement
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Mathematics for Measurement (MATH 1333) for the first time after completing Topics in Developmental Math (MATD 0360) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Mathematics for Measurement with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATH 1333 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing MATD 0360 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATH 1333 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were no students in this course combination.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
11. Intended Outcome: Business Calculus and Applications I Prepares for Success in Business Calculus and Applications II
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Business Calculus and Applications II (MATH 1476) for the first time after completing Business Calculus and Applications I (MATH 1425) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Business Calculus and Applications II with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATH 1476 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing MATH 1425 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATH 1476 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 41 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 35, or 85%, completed Business Calculus and Applications II with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
12. Intended Outcome: Conventional Classroom College Algebra Prepares for Success in Trigonometry
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll in Trigonometry (MATH 1316) for the first time after completing Conventional Classroom College Algebra (MATH 1314) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Trigonometry with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATH 1316 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing Conventional Classroom MATH 1314 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATH 1316 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 111 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 70, or 63%, completed Trigonometry with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.
13. Intended Outcome: Trigonometry Prepares for Success in Precalculus
Assessment Criteria: Follow-up studies will indicate that of the students who enroll Precalculus (MATH 2412) for the first time after Trigonometry (MATH 1316) at ACC within the previous semester and with a grade of A, B, or C, 50% will complete Precalculus with an A, B, or C.
Methodology: Using ACC's computerized historical student data, students who took MATH 2412 for the first time in Spring 2004 after completing MATH 1316 at ACC in Fall 2003 with a grade of C or better, and who did not take an intervening math course, will be studied. The percentage completing MATH 2412 with a grade of C or better will be calculated.
Results: There were 100 students in the group targeted for study. Of these, 76, or 76%, completed Precalculus with a C or better. This result exceeds the criterion set by the Mathematics Task Force.
Improvement Actions: No action required.
Impact: NA
List Attachments (if any): Tabulated data provided by OIE.