EDL 613 Testing & Assessment

Candidates will learn how to develop and use a variety of evaluation methods to monitor student academic achievement and teaching effectiveness. Special emphasis will be placed on relating evaluations to curriculum and instruction. The course covers standardized tests and other diagnostic tools, including intelligence, achievement, aptitude and personality tests, frequently encountered and/or used by classroom teachers. Particular attention will be given to adapting assessments to meet the needs of all students. Candidates will plan, construct, administer and analyze data for a diagnostic evaluation of achievement for a content unit. Contemporary issues related to testing, grading, evaluation, and accountability will also be addressed.