Appendix C: MATA Assessment Cycle Matrix

Learning Goals	Assessment Strategy or Method or Measure	Cycle or Timeframe	Findings (Analysis and Interpretation)	Action Taken
MATA Students will be well-versed at the undergraduate level in the major areas of mathematics.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be able to read mathematics, write about mathematics, and explain mathematics to others.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should have both the ability to access the reasonableness of a possible solution to a problem. They should also have the habit of assessing it.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be able to use computers and other technological tools to solve problems. They should be able to recognize and assess the appropriateness of using these tools.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses. Students should regularly assess the use of computers in its curriculum.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be able to se the experimental method to make a conjecture, check it’s validity, and modify the original conjecture.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students will understand and display high ethical standards. Students will also understand the ethical issues involved in mathematics, where appropriate.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses. Students will be held to high ethical standards in their courses. In MAT 099, students will be introduced to the college’s academic and computing integrity policies	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be able to think logically and abstractly	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be able to read, write and explain a proof.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be aware of the prevalence of mathematics in the world and its practical applications.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be able to use abstract ideas in concrete settings.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should have the ability and initiative to learn and work independently.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses. Students should be assessed through the evaluation of individual readings and homework.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.
Students should be able to work effectively in a group. They should understand and benefit from working with others.	Use of examinations, homework and class presentations in the respective courses. There should be regular feedback on group work through the use of surveys.	In each course and yearly analysis of the curriculum.	Pending.	Pending.