ASSESSMENT BRIEF for

Modern College Algebra

I. Learning Outcomes

1. Explore the applications of linear equations/inequalities
2. Communicate learning in Algebra
3. Apply technology and numeracy
4. Solve problems


II. Method of Assessment

1. Written research output
2. Oral presentation
3. Group project
4. Rubrics


III. Weight: 20% for Final Grading Period


IV. Schedule

1. Orientation: Week 8
2. Presentation of proposed research titles: Week 8
3. Oral presentation and showcasing of project: Week 13


V. Title: Linear Equation (or Inequality) Assessment

VI. Weight: 20%
VII. Specific Guidelines
The project should contain the following:
Accomplished Linear Inequality Assessment Report form
Group output
Documentation to be submitted as attachments to serve as
evidence to support other assignments, including a copy of
your presentation.

VII. Grading System

Rubric for the Linear Inequality Report Form & Presentation
To pass (grade of 75%) all criteria identified in the project are met.
Criteria
Very Good Excellent
(86 100)
Fair Good
(51 85)
Poor
(0-50)
Modelled equation
/ application of the
concept
Represented the situation
given accurately through a
model using an inequality
Represented the situation
through a model but there
are minor mistakes
Used an incorrect model
that shows little
understanding of the
concept
Approach to
decision making
Provided solid bases ,
rationale and justification for
the decision made with
provision of innovative
solutions
Attempted to provide solid
bases for decisions made but
was not able to sustain
Provided a weak basis or
justification for decision
made
Range of
information
gathered
Used more than 2 books,
interview at least one
person; cited sources
properly
Used 2 books but no
interview was conducted
Used 1 book
Use of technology Used the functions of a
spreadsheet or word
processing to generate
automatic computations;
used presentation software
Used two software
applications
Used technology that was
limited to presentation or
word processing
Oral and written
Communication
Answered questions
regarding the paper with
confidence and appropriate
technical language was used
in the written report
Answered questions
regarding the paper with
limited technical language
Answered questions
regarding the paper with
much hesitation and
inappropriate language was
used
Managing tasks Objectively narrated the
significance of individual
contribution and group
mates contribution that
were consistent with others
report
Narrated the individual
contribution and group
mates contribution that
were consistent with others
but were not significant
enough
Narrated the individual
contribution and group
mates contribution that
were consistent with others
but tasks were insignificant
Evaluation of the
relevance of the
tasks
Analysed and critically
evaluated and the
importance of the task in the
light of its relevance to ones
learning in and outside the
Attempted to evaluated the
relevance of the task that is
primarily descriptive but
some attempts at critical
analysis is evident
Attempted to evaluate the
relevance of the tasks; the
attempt made was purely
descriptive
Criteria
Very Good Excellent
(86 100)
Fair Good
(51 85)
Poor
(0-50)
classroom
Quality of output Turned in excellent ,
complete and neat output;
professionally presented
Turned in very good output
but may be missing some
minor parts
Turned in a very ordinary
output with incomplete
documents


VIII. Individual Project Reflections

1. What was your overall impression of this project? What did you like, dislike?

2. What difficulties, if any, did you encounter while completing this project?

3. Describe the process that you and your group members followed while completing the
project.

4. In your professional opinion, did all group members equally contribute to the
completion of this project? Explain.

5. What grade would you give your group for this project? Explain. (Use the rubric listed
on the project handout)


IX. Assessors



Mr. Armando C. Mendoza, Jr.
Assistant Professor



Mr. Robert F. Norberte
Math & Science Coordinator



Dr. Virginia O. Caneo
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences