Tests and Measurements – EDUC 606
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
Focuses on the development of the ability to evaluate and interpret standardized tests, and to construct, evaluate and interpret the results of teacher-made tests. (Formerly EDUC 506)
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
This course addresses the evaluation and interpretation of standardized tests as well as the construction, evaluation, and interpretation of teacher-made tests. This course also delves into utilizing elementary statistics to assist with the assessment of norm-referenced tests.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 400–500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150–200 words. (CLO: A, B, D)
Learning Activities (3)
The candidate will complete a variety of learning activities throughout the course. Some learning activities require a written response to a prompt while others will involve computing answers to the provided problems. Response length varies according to the assignment. The activities must follow current APA format. (CLO: A, C, D, E)
edTPA Practice Task 3
Licensure-seeking candidates will complete an edTPA practice task about high-quality assessment and student feedback in LiveText. (CLO: A, C, D, E)
Alternative Assignment: Learning Activity: Test Review Assignment
Candidates who are non-licensure seeking will complete this fourth Learning Activity assignment instead of the edTPA Practice Task 3 Assignment. (CLOs: A, C, D, E)
Quizzes (8)
Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the module/week in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. The quizzes prepare the candidate for the comprehensive final exam, and multiple attempts are permitted. (CLO: A, B, C)
Comprehensive Final Exam
The Comprehensive Final Exam covers all Learn material for the course. The exam is open-book/open-notes and contains 50 questions requiring calculations and interpretations of data and test/assessment material that teachers would likely encounter in the classroom. The exam has a time limit of 2 hours, 45 minutes, and can be attempted only once. (CLO: A, B, C)
