EDUC256 — Principles of Educational Assessment
This course is an introduction to tests and measurement in an educational setting. Students develop, use, and interpret classroom assessments, including tests, performance assessments, rating scales, portfolios, and observations. Basic standard setting, grading, testing ethics, locating and evaluating measurements, program evaluation, and classroom research are also presented. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Assessment for 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 required for the initial certificate in Generic Special Education (Infant/ Primary), Generic Special Education (Elementary/Middle), and Generic Special Education (Secondary/ Adult). Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 / ENGL 011 . Three hours each week. 3 semester hours Course