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Learning Mathematics in GeneralFoundation Programs:
Proposed Omani InitiativeSEBTI KERBAL(Chairperson of MWG)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Sultan Qaboos University
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 1/18
PURPOSE OF STANDARDS
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 2/18
PURPOSE OF STANDARDSTo prepare students for their postsecondary and highereducation studies
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 3/18
PURPOSE OF STANDARDSTo prepare students for their postsecondary and highereducation studies
It precedes the first formal year of higher educationstudies
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 3/18
PURPOSE OF STANDARDSTo prepare students for their postsecondary and highereducation studies
It precedes the first formal year of higher educationstudies
It is only required for students who do not meet theprescribed LOs
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 3/18
PURPOSE OF STANDARDSTo prepare students for their postsecondary and highereducation studies
It precedes the first formal year of higher educationstudies
It is only required for students who do not meet theprescribed LOs
To Guide HEPs in the Development of Their GFPs
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 3/18
PURPOSE OF STANDARDSTo prepare students for their postsecondary and highereducation studies
It precedes the first formal year of higher educationstudies
It is only required for students who do not meet theprescribed LOs
To Guide HEPs in the Development of Their GFPs
To Provide the Benchmark against which OACAccreditation Panels will assess GFPs for the Purposeof Program Accreditation
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 3/18
GENERAL FOUNDATIONPROGRAMS: Areas of Learning
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 4/18
Four Areas of LearningEnglish Language
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 5/18
Four Areas of LearningEnglish Language
General Study skills
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 5/18
Four Areas of LearningEnglish Language
General Study skills
Computing
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 5/18
Four Areas of LearningEnglish Language
General Study skills
Computing
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 5/18
MATHEMATICS AREA
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 6/18
OVERVIEWAim of Mathematics Program
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 7/18
OVERVIEWAim of Mathematics Program
Background on Omani Secondary School
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 7/18
OVERVIEWAim of Mathematics Program
Background on Omani Secondary School
Mathematics Program Structure
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 7/18
OVERVIEWAim of Mathematics Program
Background on Omani Secondary School
Mathematics Program Structure
Learning Outcomes and Overview
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 7/18
OVERVIEWAim of Mathematics Program
Background on Omani Secondary School
Mathematics Program Structure
Learning Outcomes and Overview
Mathematics Working Group: Members
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 7/18
OVERVIEWAim of Mathematics Program
Background on Omani Secondary School
Mathematics Program Structure
Learning Outcomes and Overview
Mathematics Working Group: Members
APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONS
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 7/18
AIM OF MATH PROGRAMTo ensure that students are equipped with themathematical understanding and skills necessary tomeet the cognitive and practical requirements of highereducation or postsecondary studies in a variety ofdisciplines
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 8/18
AIM OF MATH PROGRAMTo ensure that students are equipped with themathematical understanding and skills necessary tomeet the cognitive and practical requirements of highereducation or postsecondary studies in a variety ofdisciplines
Bridge the gap in mathematical skills betweensecondary school and higher education
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 8/18
AIM OF MATH PROGRAMTo ensure that students are equipped with themathematical understanding and skills necessary tomeet the cognitive and practical requirements of highereducation or postsecondary studies in a variety ofdisciplines
Bridge the gap in mathematical skills betweensecondary school and higher education
Prepare students to learn and solve mathematicalproblems in English.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 8/18
AIM OF MATH PROGRAMTo ensure that students are equipped with themathematical understanding and skills necessary tomeet the cognitive and practical requirements of highereducation or postsecondary studies in a variety ofdisciplines
Bridge the gap in mathematical skills betweensecondary school and higher education
Prepare students to learn and solve mathematicalproblems in English.
Enable students to meet the prescribed learningoutcomes
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 8/18
AIM OF MATH PROGRAMPrepare Omani students to acquire necessaryknowledge and skills for further studies
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 9/18
AIM OF MATH PROGRAMPrepare Omani students to acquire necessaryknowledge and skills for further studies
Improve study skills so as have a smooth transition fromhigh school to higher education studies
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 9/18
Background on Omani Sec.School
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 10/18
Background on Omani Sec.SchoolOmani students are given the choice in Grades 11 and 12to study
Either "Pure Mathematics" ⇒ higher education in Eng.,Sci., IT, etc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 11/18
Background on Omani Sec.SchoolOmani students are given the choice in Grades 11 and 12to study
Either "Pure Mathematics" ⇒ higher education in Eng.,Sci., IT, etc.
Or "Applied Mathematics" ⇒ higher education inBusiness, Adm., Art, etc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 11/18
Based on the above student background we developed twocategories of learning outcomes:
"Basic Mathematics " (Mandatory for all students) called(Set 1)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 12/18
Based on the above student background we developed twocategories of learning outcomes:
"Basic Mathematics " (Mandatory for all students) called(Set 1)
" Optional" includes two Groups:(a) Applied Mathematics (Set 2)(b) Pure Mathematics (Set 3)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 12/18
Learning Outcomes: An overview
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 13/18
Learning Outcomes: An overviewCollected International benchmarks of MathematicsStandards for Foundation programs: USA, CANADA,AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, UAE.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 14/18
Learning Outcomes: An overviewCollected International benchmarks of MathematicsStandards for Foundation programs: USA, CANADA,AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, UAE.
Considered National and International MathematicsStandards for Foundation programs
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Learning Outcomes: An overviewCollected International benchmarks of MathematicsStandards for Foundation programs: USA, CANADA,AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, UAE.
Considered National and International MathematicsStandards for Foundation programs
Populated a table with learning outcomes from theprevious data
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 14/18
Learning Outcomes: An overviewCollected International benchmarks of MathematicsStandards for Foundation programs: USA, CANADA,AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, UAE.
Considered National and International MathematicsStandards for Foundation programs
Populated a table with learning outcomes from theprevious data
Developed draft1 (accordingly to Bloom’sTaxonomy)academic standards for Foundationprograms offered in Oman and sent to Dr. RichardVoorhees an international expert for feedback
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 14/18
Learning Outcomes: An overviewAfter Feedback from the international expert and theworking team we developed Draft2
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 15/18
Learning Outcomes: An overviewAfter Feedback from the international expert and theworking team we developed Draft2
Draft2 updated and presented at the Symposium(SQU,January 2007).
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Learning Outcomes: An overviewAfter Feedback from the international expert and theworking team we developed Draft2
Draft2 updated and presented at the Symposium(SQU,January 2007).
After Feedback from Parallel sessions and onlinediscussion groups a Final Draft (Compiled and editedby Martin Carroll, OAC)is available to the public on theOAC website http://www.oac.gov.om/qa/prog/dev/ until14/4/2007
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 15/18
Learning Outcomes: An overviewAfter Feedback from the international expert and theworking team we developed Draft2
Draft2 updated and presented at the Symposium(SQU,January 2007).
After Feedback from Parallel sessions and onlinediscussion groups a Final Draft (Compiled and editedby Martin Carroll, OAC)is available to the public on theOAC website http://www.oac.gov.om/qa/prog/dev/ until14/4/2007
Mathematics Program Structure including LearningOutcomes is shown in the Final Draft (Contact Mr.Martin or Dr. S. Razvi at www.oac.gov.om)
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Math Working Group: Members
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Math Working Group MembersDr. Sebti Kerbal ( Sultan Qaboos University),Chairman
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 17/18
Math Working Group MembersDr. Sebti Kerbal ( Sultan Qaboos University),Chairman
Dr. Salim Razvi (Oman Accreditation Council),Executive Officer
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 17/18
Math Working Group MembersDr. Sebti Kerbal ( Sultan Qaboos University),Chairman
Dr. Salim Razvi (Oman Accreditation Council),Executive Officer
Dr. Saad Salman Ahmed(Higher Colleges ofTechnology)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 17/18
Math Working Group MembersDr. Sebti Kerbal ( Sultan Qaboos University),Chairman
Dr. Salim Razvi (Oman Accreditation Council),Executive Officer
Dr. Saad Salman Ahmed(Higher Colleges ofTechnology)
Mr. Pradeep Karun ( Fire Safety Engineering College)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 17/18
Math Working Group MembersDr. Sebti Kerbal ( Sultan Qaboos University),Chairman
Dr. Salim Razvi (Oman Accreditation Council),Executive Officer
Dr. Saad Salman Ahmed(Higher Colleges ofTechnology)
Mr. Pradeep Karun ( Fire Safety Engineering College)
Dr. Richard Voorhees (Principal, Voorhees Group,USA)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 17/18
Math Working Group MembersDr. Sebti Kerbal ( Sultan Qaboos University),Chairman
Dr. Salim Razvi (Oman Accreditation Council),Executive Officer
Dr. Saad Salman Ahmed(Higher Colleges ofTechnology)
Mr. Pradeep Karun ( Fire Safety Engineering College)
Dr. Richard Voorhees (Principal, Voorhees Group, USA)
Dr. Nasir Ahmad Khan ( Mazoon College)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 17/18
Math Working Group MembersDr. Sebti Kerbal ( Sultan Qaboos University),Chairman
Dr. Salim Razvi (Oman Accreditation Council),Executive Officer
Dr. Saad Salman Ahmed(Higher Colleges ofTechnology)
Mr. Pradeep Karun ( Fire Safety Engineering College)
Dr. Richard Voorhees (Principal, Voorhees Group, USA)
Dr. Nasir Ahmad Khan ( Mazoon College)
Dr. Joseph Mani (Modern College of Business andScience)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 17/18
APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONSMWG...........Mathematics Working Group
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 18/18
APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONSMWG...........Mathematics Working Group
HEP............Higher Education Provider
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 18/18
APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONSMWG...........Mathematics Working Group
HEP............Higher Education Provider
OAC............Oman Accreditation Council
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APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONSMWG...........Mathematics Working Group
HEP............Higher Education Provider
OAC............Oman Accreditation Council
SQU..........Sultan Qaboos University
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 18/18
APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONSMWG...........Mathematics Working Group
HEP............Higher Education Provider
OAC............Oman Accreditation Council
SQU..........Sultan Qaboos University
GFP............General Foundation Programme
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 18/18
APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONSMWG...........Mathematics Working Group
HEP............Higher Education Provider
OAC............Oman Accreditation Council
SQU..........Sultan Qaboos University
GFP............General Foundation Programme
LO.............Learning Outcomes
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 18/18
APPENDIX: ABBREVIATIONSMWG...........Mathematics Working Group
HEP............Higher Education Provider
OAC............Oman Accreditation Council
SQU..........Sultan Qaboos University
GFP............General Foundation Programme
LO.............Learning Outcomes
MoHE..........Ministery of Higher Education
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, SQU SEBTI KERBAL – p. 18/18
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