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Dakota State University Assessment Plan for General Education

 

Information Technology Literacy Requirements Student Outcomes  Assessment Criteria Expected Standard of Performance Results 98-99, 99-00 Analysis
Standard Achieved
Action
Plan
1. Students will be knowledgeable and competent users of computer technology. a. Demonstrate competence in the use of computer application software. 1. CSAP exam 

2. Tek.Xam


3. Employer Survey 
1. 70% will satisfactorily complete the on-line section
2. 70% will satisfactorily complete the on-line test during the first administration 3. 70% will rate graduates as very good or good in use of computer application software
91%, 88%          
           85% 
(>55% correct)
89%, 98%
Met

Met


Met 
 
CSC 105, CSC 150 or INFS 130 b. Demonstrate competence in programming concepts. 1. CSAP exam


2. Tek.Xam



3. General Education Questionnaire 
1. 60% will satisfactorily complete the programming concepts section 
2. 60% will satisfactorily complete the concepts section of the test during the first administration
3. 50% will be very satisfied or satisfied with their competence in programming concepts
25% ,55% 


          74%



NA, 49%



Met 
  c. Demonstrate knowledge of computer technology. 1. CSAP exam
2. Employer Survey
1. 80% will satisfactorily complete the written section of the CSAP
2. 70% of the employers will rate grads as very good or good in the use of computer technology.
91%, 98%


83%, 87%
Met


Met 
 
2. Students will use technology appropriately to understand processes and concepts in math and science and to solve problems in those disciplines. a. Identify, retrieve, evaluate and apply mathematical and scientific information to complement class material. 1. Course Grades


2. CSAP Exam-new section on info literacy
 1. 80% of students will earn a C or better in courses in this goal
2. 70% will satisfactorily complete the information literacy section of the CSAP exam (Tek.Xam concepts)
81%, 88% 


74%
Met 
Completed in Goals 5 and 6 b. Create tables, graphs, and/or equations that will describe or analyze data and interpret information from these sources to solve problems and make decisions. 1. CAAP Math

2. CAAP Science Reasoning
3. CSAP Exam
1. 60% at or above 50th percentile (44th)
2. 60% at or above 50th percentile. (48th percentile)
3. 70% will satisfactorily complete the graphing section of the CSAP 
81%, 88%

70%, 77%

96%, 93%
Met

Met

Met 
 

    
   
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