EDU 321 Assessment and Measurement for the 21st Century Classroom (3)

This course is an examination of the principles and concepts of assessment and measurement and their practical application to improving teaching and learning in the public school setting of the 21st Century. Topics include types of assessment (formative and summative); test bias, validity and reliability of assessment instruments; the administration, interpretation, and utilization of information collected from standardized and non-standardized instruments for improving instruction; the communication of teacher-made test results to students, parents, and other groups; and ethical considerations/issues in assessment.