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Education 325-3
Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching
Spring Session 1985
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Instructor: Dr. Michael Marshall
Thursdays 4:30-7:30
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Location: On campus
Calendar Description
Basic principles of test theory applied to the use of measures in education,
including the construction and use of classroom tools for measuring achievement
of educational objectives, the selection and use of standardized tests, analysis
of test results, grading practices, and discussion of current issues.
Pre-requisites
Education 220 or equivalent; Math 101 or Psych 210 recommended.
Main Objective
To increase the skills and knowledge of teachers regarding the construction,
use, selection, and evaluation of measures appropriate to the assessment of
student performance with respect to achievement and non-achievement objectives.
Topics
* Overview of measurement and evaluation in teaching
* Basic principles of measurement theory
* Construction and use of classroom tests
* Analysis and interpretation of test results
* Selection and use of standardized tests
* Grading practices and reporting
* Current issues and trends in educational measurement and evaluation
Assignments
1.
preparation of test blueprint and sample objectives ..........5%
2. two 1-hr midterm examinations.......... ......
30%
3.
development of a classroom test and amplified objectives
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15%
4.
analysis of test results and modification of items ...........20%
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final examination. . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . . . . ................. 30%
100%
Required Text
Gronlund, N.E.
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Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching (4th Edition)
New York: MacMillan, 1981.
Education 325
Schedule of Topics and Assignments
January 10 Overview of measurement and evaluation in teaching
17 Basic principles of measurement theory
24 Construction and use of classroom tests I
31 Construction and use of classroom tests II
February 7 Midterm (1 hour); Construction and use of classroom tests III
14 Construction and use of classroom tests TV
21 Analysis and interpretation of test results I
28 Analysis and interpretation of test results II
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7 Midterm (1 hour); Process and product evaluation
14 Selection and use of standardized tests
21 Grading practices and reporting
28 Current issues/trends in educational measurement and evaluation
April ?
4 Final examination-.
Schedule of Assignments
January 31 Assi
g nment 1 due
February 28 Assignment. 2 due
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28 Assignment 3 due