Assessment and Evaluation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for admission to the Teacher Certification Program, including, but not limited to, satisfaction of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement, and completion of EDU 2103 , and either EDP 3203 or EDP 3303 . This course will discuss the principles and techniques necessary to develop sound assessment strategies for data-driven decision-making in classrooms. This course will focus on the role of summative and formative assessment in planning and classroom instruction, the creation of test items, administration of classroom evaluation procedures, and the roles of testing, measurement, and evaluation in daily classroom practice. The use and interpretation of standardized tests, alternative assessments, and norm- and criterion-referenced assessments will also be discussed, as well as theoretical and ethical issues related to testing and evaluation. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for Clinical Teaching: Grades 7-12 or Clinical Teaching: Grades EC-12. Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. Generally offered: Fall and Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.