Assessment Practice Now and When

Catalog description

Theory and practice of educational testing, development of and use of tests and alternative forms of assessment, analysis and interpretation of assessment results to monitor student progress, inform instruction, evaluate student achievement, and evaluate programs. Emphasis is placed on alternative and authentic forms of assessment that complement and support the standardized testing system. Through examination of techniques and strategies that characterize quality assessment, students will develop a philosophy of assessment supportive of classroom evaluation and understanding that fosters student growth and learning.