Transcript QLP TA Training Workshop

QLP TA Training Workshop
SPRING 2015
AGENDA
Time
Topic
1:00 – 1:15
Introduction to QLP
1:15 – 1:20
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
1:20 – 1:25
Data Collection Overview
1:25 – 1:30
Parscore Tutorial (pre/post-test)
1:30 – 2:00
Data Entry and Submission (QLCDS)
2:00 – 2:10
Tips for TA/Graders Resources
2:10 – 2:30
Q and A
What is the QLP?
 The Quantitative Literacy Program is part of UTSA’s
Quality Enhancement Plan to address the critical need
for quantitative skills in students by enhancing core
curriculum of select courses.
 The goal is to teach
students to think critically
when solving problems
that involve observing and
interpreting data.
How are Q-courses different from regular courses?
In regular (non-Q) courses, information and data are
presented to students in a lecture format and discussed.
In a Q-course, students generate and analyze real-world
data sets appropriate for the subject.
Example: Physical Anthropology
students visited the San
Antonio Zoo to collect data on
primate activities and created
charts and graphs for study
Why is it important? Get More Out of Courses
QLP courses help students
1. Acquire basic quantitative literacy and numeracy skills
2. Effectively communicate the results of their quantitative
analysis
3. Acquire discipline-specific advanced quantitative skills
By incorporating data analysis into existing classes, students will
see how informed decisions can be made in the context of
their discipline.
These skills are useful in everyday life.
Overview of QLP Process
 167 faculty members, 150+ TAs/graders
participated in QLP since Fall ‘11
QLP Student Learning Outcomes
LEARNING TO
EVALUATE
EXPLORE
Students will demonstrate the ability to explore
data to define problems and identify solutions in
a variety of real-world contexts.
VISUALIZE
Students will demonstrate the ability to visualize data
through converting information into different graphical
and tabular forms.
TRANSLATE
Students will demonstrate the ability to translate
quantitative language into verbal assumptions
and vice versa.
EXPRESS
Students will demonstrate the ability to express
quantitative evidence effectively in oral or written
communication.
Taxonomies
Data Collection Overview
PRE-TEST
ASSIGNMENT(S)
POST-TEST
Different Courses—Different Processes
 Depending on the course, the data collected will differ.
Streamlined
Not Streamlined
Pre/post-test including one short
written question (SLO: Express).
Pre/post-test (no written piece)
One Q-assignment that covers four or
more SLOs, including Translate and
Express
Multiple Q-assignments are given
 All courses are streamlined except for the following:
ANT 2033/2043, BIO 1233, HIS 2123/2133, and PHI 1043.
How to grade Parscore
PRE/POST-TEST
Parscore Types
 Parscore Form #F-14507-PAR-L (small one)
 ParScore Form #F-1712-ERI (large one)
Or
How to Grade Express Piece (large form)
 Write the score that the
student received in the far
right column of the SUBJ
SCORE box.
 Bubble in the score that the
student received for the
Express piece in the same
column.
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How to Grade Express Piece (small form)
 Write the score that the
student received in the far
right column of the EXAM #
box.
 Bubble in the score that the
student received for the
Express piece in the same
column.
Parscore Process
1.
Faculty register for Parscore for their Q-course sections at the
beginning of every new semester.
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Faculty, contact the Parscore office for assistance if needed.
2.
The students fill out the Parscore forms for pre/post-test.
3.
The faculty/grader grades the Express piece for student.
4.
The grader puts the Express score on student’s Parscore form
5.
Faculty/Grader create a Parscore “key” and drop off forms to
Parscore office, indicating it is a Q-course and give permission
for Testing Services to send student results to the QLP.
COLLECTING
ASSESSMENT DATA
BEST PRACTICES
TA/Grader Resources
Resources Available:
 Your faculty should be your first
resource for questions related
to the Q-course.
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Blackboard Learn Gradebook permissions
Parscore
Rubrics/grading materials
 You and the faculty member can
contact the QLP Team ([email protected]) for questions related to
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QLCDS Data entry/submission
 For those using Blackboard Learn, there are helpful tutorials
available online for use
(https://learn.utsa.edu/resources_instructors.html)
Any Questions?