BS+Simplified+Learning+Outcomes

As of summer 2013, we have been instructed to (1) simplify our learning outcomes and (2) state them in terms of what students can do instead of what students understand. Below is a list of the learning outcomes for the BS Program, both simplified and original.


 * Name || Simplified || Original || BYU LOs ||
 * Mathematics || Graduates demonstrate understanding of the mathematics they need to teach secondary mathematics. || Graduates understand central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline of mathematics as well as core representations, canonical examples, and alternative algorithms germane to teaching secondary school mathematics. || 2 ||
 * Understanding of Mathematics Learners || Graduates demonstrate understanding of how students learn mathematics. || Graduates understand that students develop mathematical knowledge by building on prior knowledge and experience; that students differ cognitively, linguistically, socially, emotionally, and physically; and that students learn best when given regular opportunities to reason about and make sense of mathematics in an environment of high expectations and strong support. || 2 ||
 * Instructional Design for Mathematics Learning || Graduates can design learning experiences that enable all students to learn mathematics || Graduates understand how to design learning environments and mathematical experiences that engage all students in the exploration and development of mathematical ideas, as well as how to effectively foster these environments and orchestrate these experiences by promoting conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and authentic mathematical practices. || 2 ||
 * Assessment of Mathematical Learning || Graduates can design and use effective formative and summative assessments. || Graduates understand how to design and use formative and summative assessments that monitor student progress, inform instructional decisions, and engage students in assessing their own mathematical learning. || 2 ||
 * Professionalism || Graduates demonstrate professionalism by acting appropriately in professional settings, seeking growth opportunities, and contributing to professional organizations. || Graduates demonstrate professionalism through maintaining appropriate relationships and behavior in the school setting, and by seeking opportunities to improve practice and advance the profession through reflecting on practice, soliciting and incorporating feedback, and contributing to professional, school, and community organizations. || 3, 4 ||
 * Spiritual Stewardship || Graduates seek integrity between their personal and professional lives consistent with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. || Graduates seek integrity between their personal and professional lives consistent with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ by recognizing all students as children of God and striving to nurture their divine potential; applying gospel-centered principles of teaching and learning to family relationships, gospel service, and involvement in the community; and serving as examples of a Christ-centered life within their spheres of influence. || 1, 3, 4 ||


 * Measures for 2012-2013 Academic Year**


 * Mathematics || Direct Measures: PRAXIS Exam (Utah's requirement for passing: 135); CPAS 1; TWS LG 1-3, DI 5

Indirect Measures: Completion of Math 112, Math 113, Math 290, Math 313, Math 314, Math 334, Math 341, Math 355, Math 371, Math 450, Math 487, MthEd 117, MthEd 218, MthEd 300, MthEd 308, MthEd 362, MthEd 377, SC ED 276R, ScEd 476R, Stat 301 ||
 * Understanding of Mathematics Learners || Direct Measures: CPAS 2, 5-11, 13, 17, 27; TWS CF 1-3, DI 1-3, ASL 4, RS 2-3

Indirect Measures: Completion of MthEd 117, MthEd 218, MthEd 308, MthEd 377, MthEd 378, ScEd 276R, ScEd 350, ScEd 353, ScEd 476 or 496, CPSE 402 ||
 * Instructional Design for Mathematics Learning || Direct Measures: CPAS 3, 6-7, 12, 13, 15-27; TWS CF 2-3, LG 1-5, DI 1-5, IDM 1-3, ASL 4, RS 4

Indirect Measures: Completion of CPSE 402, MthEd 218, MthEd 308, MthEd 377, MthEd 378, ScEd 276R, ScEd 350, ScEd 353, ScEd 379, ScEd 476R, ScEd 496R ||
 * Assessment of Mathematical Learning || Direct Measures: CPAS 8, 14, 15, 28-30; TWS CF 2, AP 1-5, IDM 1, ASL 1-3 and 5-6, RS 1-4

Indirect Measures: Completion of MthEd 218, MthEd 377, ScEd 379, ScEd 476R, ScEd 496R ||
 * Professionalism || Direct Measures: CPAS 31-34; PIBS all; TWS RSR 1-2, 4

Indirect Measures: Completion of CPSE 402, MthEd 117, MthEd 218, MthEd 308, MthEd 377, MthEd 378, ScEd 276R, ScEd 350, ScEd 353, ScEd 379, ScEd 476R, ScEd 496R ||
 * Spiritual Stewardship || Direct Measures: PIBS all; CPAS 5, 7, 9-11, 17-18, 27

Indirect Measures: Completion of CPSE 402, MthEd 117, MthEd 218, MthEd 300, MthEd 308, MthEd 362, MthEd 377, MthEd 378, ScEd 276R, ScEd 350, ScEd 353, ScEd 379, ScEd 476R, ScEd 496R ||

Rubric for Assessing Program LOs
All LOs are measured by items from the CPAS, PIBS, and TWS. For the results of an item from one of these exams to be considered satisfactory, the mean of the scores on that item for all graduates of the academic year being assessed must be no lower than the following: To determine whether or not a particular learning outcome has been met, all of the CPAS, PIBS, and TWS items related to that LO will first be evaluated to see if they suggest satisfactory results. If 80% or more of the items are considered to be satisfactory, then we will conclude that the LO has been met. If less than 80% of the items are considered to be satisfactory, then we will conclude that the LO has not been met.
 * CPAS item: The mean must be no lower than 4 (on a scale from 1 to 5).
 * PIBS item: The mean must be no lower than 3.4 (on a scale from 1 to 4).
 * TWS item: The mean must be no lower than 1.6 (on a scale from 0 to 2).