EDUC 265 Educational Assessment
Students will explore the world of measurement, evaluation, and student performance as it aligns with curriculum and instruction. The course examines the role that validity, reliability, test bias, and item construction play in accurate and meaningful assessment for and of learning. Students will become familiar with the concept of a formal testing program which encompasses national, state, and locally mandated assessments and will discuss the impact of federal and state assessment policy on Maryland public schools. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education Assessment of Students requirement for an initial certificate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education. This course also meets the MSDE Assessment, Diagnosis, and Prescriptive Techniques requirement for an initial certificate in Generic Special Education Infant/Primary, Generic Special Education Elementary/Middle, and Generic Special Education Secondary/Adult.
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly