7-12 Assessment

Catalog description

Course for secondary mathematics teachers who wish to explore the nature of the mathematics assessment from a variety of perspectives. The course will examine traditional and non-traditional forms to assessment as well as the purpose of formative and summative assessments - allowing for discussion of the pros and cons to each. The course will also examine the impact of assessment tools on individual classroom instruction as well as within local departments, schools, districts, states and national education issues. The course will seek to actively involve teachers in a productive dialogue about the mathematics that they teach and explore a variety of levels at which the mathematics can be assessed. In otder to do this, it will be necessary at times to expand and explore K-16 mathematics assessment at some length.