EDUC 425 Content Measurement and Evaluation

This course is designed to prepare the teacher candidate to critically use the cycle of assessment and reflection to inform future instruction and assessment. As such, it involves the candidate using basic educational statistics to evaluate standardized tests, as well as differentiated teacher-designed assessments that he/she creates and administers. The candidate conducts research to support effective classroom instruction and assessment linked to his/her content instructional objectives.

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the teacher candidate is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge, as well as cite 2 biblical or scholarly references in APA format. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to two other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150 words. Each thread, reply, and cited reference must follow current APA format. (CLO: A, B, D).

The candidate will develop an Assessment Plan for a 9-week grading period, which will include 2 weighted units. Each unit will have 3 formative and summative assessments based on measurable learning standards and objectives. All references must be in current APA format. (CLO: A, B, C, D).

The candidate will create and administer a classroom test which will include five different question formats, a clearly defined essay question with a rubric, an answer key, and an evaluation reflection. The evaluation reflection must be at least 8 sentences and include 1 reference in APA format. The created test will include and measure the content, state standard, and CPC objective. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E).

The candidate will create a digital formative assessment, provide a live link, summary of development, learning objective, reflection, and example feedback addressing student deficits. The candidate must include at least 3 sources cited in APA format. (CLO: A, D, E).

The candidate will complete a performance-based assessment online training with the United States Department of Education and gain certification. Once completed, the candidate will upload the certificate for the assignment submission. (CLO: A, D, E). 

The candidate will design a performance-based project that aligns with his/her content endorsement area, allowing the student to demonstrate skill mastery through authentic, real-world applications. The candidate will use the AI tool, Microsoft Copilot, to design and plan his or her project to include in the presentation. This is the only AI tool approved for this assignment. The project must include clear instructional steps, assessment criteria, and a grading rubric with point values for each criterion. The candidate must include at least 2 sources cited in APA format. (CLO: A, D, E).

Using deficit-based scenario information, archived data, and current evidence-based research, the teacher candidate will complete a best practices research project addressing at least one content area deficit. The teacher candidate will identify specific learning gaps, outlining his/her intervention approach, instructional modifications, evidence-based remediation strategies, limitations or constraints, progress tracking, revised remediation, and methods for fostering a positive learning environment with biblical integration. The candidate must include at least 3 current, scholarly sources cited in APA format and one biblical source. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

The candidate will complete a Pre-edTPA assignment for Task 3-Assessment to prepare for evaluating student outcomes in light of the determined objectives for his/her edTPA assessment during Student Teaching. The assessment commentary portion of the assignment must be at least 5 pages and no more than 8 pages long. At least 1 citation and reference in APA format is required. (CLO: A, D, E).

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned Module: Week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 30-minute time limit. (CLO: A, D, E).