EDUC 403 - Assessment of Student Learning Grades 6-12

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher preparation program.
This lecture-based course is designed to help middle school or secondary teacher candidates learn fundamental skills associated with evaluating the potential effectiveness of existing assessment instruments, designing new educational assessments, and interpreting data associated with educational assessment implementation. In the process of designing and evaluating assessments, students will acquire skills related to understanding the relationships among assessment, instruction, and monitoring student progress; understanding state assessment programs and accountability systems; and recognizing important legal and ethical aspects of assessment.