The goal of the Master of Arts program in mathematics is to give students a foundation for further study in mathematics education and to prepare them to be leaders in the mathematics education community.
Objective
Objective One
The student will increase their ability to analyze and solve mathematical problems.
Indicator
Complete Core Courses
The student will complete Math 586,587,588,589 with a B or better.
Criterion
Complete core coures
At least 90% of the students will complete each of Math 586, 587, 588, and 589 with a grade of B or better.
Finding
Complete Core Courses
All students except one completed the core courses with a B or better.
Action
Complete Core Courses
Since all but one student met this criteria, no further action will be taken.
Objective
Objective Two
The student will be able to use technology for mathematical problem solving.
Indicator
Technology Proficiency
Complete Math 587 and 589 with a grade of B or better.
Criterion
Technology Proficiency
At least 90% of the students will complete each of Math 587 and 589 with a grade of B or better.
Finding
Technology Proficiency
All students but one completed Math 587 and Math 589 with a grade of B or better.
Action
Technology Proficiency
Since only one student did not meet this criteria, no further action will be taken.
Objective
Objective Three
The student will acquire skills necessary for self-directed learning.
Indicator
Research Paper
The student will successfully complete a research paper.
Criterion
Research Paper
At least 90% of the students will successfully complete a research paper.
Finding
Research Paper
All students successfully completed a research paper.
Action
Research Paper
Since all students met this criteria, no further action is necessary. We have created a special course number for the research paper, MTH 590.
Objective
Objective Four
The student will be able to communicate mathematical understanding to others.
Indicator
Oral Exam
The student will pass a comprehensive oral exam over Math 586, 587, 588, and 589.
Criterion
Oral Exam
At least 90% of the students will pass a comprehensive oral exam over each of Math 586, 587, 588, and 589.
Finding
Oral Exam
All students successfully passed all parts of the oral exam.
Action
Oral Exam
Since all students successfully completed their oral examination, no further action is necessary.
Objective
Objective Five
The student will become a leader in the mathematics education community.
Indicator
Mathematics Education Leader
The student will become a leader in the mathematics education community.
Criterion
Mathematics Education Leader
The student will have completed at seast two of the following: 1. conducted a workshop, 2. participated in a conference, 3. served on a local, state, or national committee, 4. served as a department chair, 5. served as a mathematics coordinator.
Finding
Mathematics Education Leader
We do not currently have data available to assess this objective.
Action
Mathematics Education Leader
We are currently establishing a database of our graduates based on a survey which will provide the data necessary to complete the analysis of this criteria.
Objective
Objective Six
The student will continue their professional development in mathematics education.
Indicator
Professional Development
The student will continue their professional development in mathemtics education.
Criterion
Professional Development
The student will have completed 2 of the following: 1. pursue further graduate study, 2. attend a mathematics conference, 3. participate in a workshop, 4. be a member of a professional mathematics organization.
Finding
Professional Development
We do not have an assessment for this criteria.
Action
Professional Development
We are currently developing a survey to gather data for a database which will provide the data necessary to assess this criteria.