SPEC MATH 3

According to the document, what is one thing you might discover when building a curriculum map?

• The favorite teaching method of each professor.

• When, where, and how to collect assessment data.

• The exact questions that will be on the accreditation review.

• The demographic information of the student body.

The y-axis (vertical side) of a standard curriculum matrix typically lists:

• The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).

• The Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs).

• The various courses in a program.

• The intensity scale (0-3).

The x-axis (horizontal top) of a standard curriculum matrix typically lists:

• The course numbers and titles.

• The names of the faculty teaching each course.

• The learning outcomes (e.g., PLOs or ILOs).

• The semester each course is offered.

The statement "Students will be able to write a persuasive essay using credible sources" is most likely an example of a:

• Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

• Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

• University Mission Statement

• Curriculum Map Legend

The statement "Graduates will be effective written and oral communicators" is most likely an example of a:

• Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

• Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

• Course Syllabus Policy

• Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement

What is the fundamental principle behind using an intensity scale (e.g., 0-3) in a map?

• It shows the chronological order in which courses are taken.

• It indicates the financial cost of each course.

• It shows the progression and development of a student's skills across the curriculum.

• It ranks courses from most to least popular among students.

The primary audience for a completed curriculum map is most likely:

• Prospective students and their parents.

• Faculty and program administrators for assessment and improvement.

• The university's board of trustees for financial planning.

• Local businesses for recruitment purposes.

If a course is marked with a "0" for a specific Program Learning Outcome on the map, this most likely indicates:

• The outcome is mastered in this course.

• The outcome is introduced but not assessed in this course.

• The course does not address that outcome at all.

• The outcome is only for graduate-level students.

The mapping process ultimately helps faculty to:

• Apply for more research grants.

• Make data-informed changes to the curriculum for improvement.

• Increase the number of students in each class section.

• Standardize all course grades across the program.

Based on the summary, which characteristic is shared by both Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)?

• They are both written from the faculty's perspective.

• They are both broad and philosophical.

• They are both measurable and assessable.

• They are both focused on administrative goals.