1d: Proof Checking

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1d: Proof Checking
Responsibilities for CSCI 2405

Note. Before teaching this course, consult the Response section of the assessment data page for a recent term of this course. Be sure to do what the Response section says should be done.

Reinforcement and assessment of competence
Here, the topic is reinforced with additional instruction. The student is expected to put the ability to use and to demonstrate not only competence in its use but also competence in choosing where to use it. The student's competence is assessed. The setting for student learning In CSCI 2405, students are taught more advanced proof techniques such as Mathematical Induction. Here we test the ability of student to come up with a simple proof by induction on their own. Rubric Excellent. The students are able to come up with a correct proof by mathematical induction and also write it out coherently. Good. The students are able to come up with all the essential elements in the proof, but unable to write it out in a coherent manner. The deficiency is only in the writing and not so much in thinking. Satisfactory. The proof provided by the student has some technical gap such as making an assumption that they are not entitled to. However, their answer shows an overall understanding of the structure of such a proof. Unsatisfactory. The students are unable to apply the technique of mathematical induction successfully to the problem at hand. Goal At least 65% of students who pass CSCI 2405 are rated either satisfactory or better with at least 45% rated as good or better.

Reinforcement and assessment of competence

Here, the topic is reinforced with additional instruction. The student is expected to put the ability to use and to demonstrate not only competence in its use but also competence in choosing where to use it. The student's competence is assessed.

The setting for student learning

In CSCI 2405, students are taught more advanced proof techniques such as Mathematical Induction. Here we test the ability of student to come up with a simple proof by induction on their own.

Rubric

Excellent. The students are able to come up with a correct proof by mathematical induction and also write it out coherently.

Good. The students are able to come up with all the essential elements in the proof, but unable to write it out in a coherent manner. The deficiency is only in the writing and not so much in thinking.

Satisfactory. The proof provided by the student has some technical gap such as making an assumption that they are not entitled to. However, their answer shows an overall understanding of the structure of such a proof.

Unsatisfactory. The students are unable to apply the technique of mathematical induction successfully to the problem at hand.

Goal

At least 65% of students who pass CSCI 2405 are rated either satisfactory or better with at least 45% rated as good or better.