The use of nontraditional assessment techniques in introductory
       college-level courses in mathematics and statistics

                     Lynn Stallings
         Department of Mathematics and Statistics
                  American University
                    Washington, D.C.


   Dr. Stallings will provide participants with an introduction to
nontraditional assessment techniques that include rubric grading, portfolio
assessment, and student self-assessment.  The effectiveness of these
techniques depends on writing activities that develop mathematical
communication skills.  Professors have successfully used these methods in
mathematics non-major and major courses.  Samples of course portfolios,
rubric-graded tests, and student self-analyses will be examined.