SAUM Additional Online Case Studies & Appendices


“Assessing Quantitative Literacy Needs across the University”

M. Paul Latiolais, Allan Collins, Zahra Baloch, David Loewi
Portland State University

Description of Faculty Survey

1.        To what extent is the skill above relevant to your discipline? 
Please Circle appropriate spot.

4                                3                                        2                                          1                                              0
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Students need                                          some aspects of this                                                      students do not
advanced                                                   skill are useful                                                                 need this skill
levels of this skill

                                                                                                                                                             

2.        Where do you expect students to acquire this skill?
Circle ALL that apply:

  1. Students should have this skill on entering PSU.
  2. This skill is addressed in our departmental curriculum.
  3. This skill should be addressed in the University Studies curriculum.
  4. This skill should be addressed in courses required for the major taught in other departments.

3.        Please identify specific courses you are aware of that may address this skill.

4.        In what context would you see students using this skill in your discipline? Please explain.
           Use the back if necessary.