UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE College of Education and Organizational Leadership

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1 UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE College of Education and Organizational Leadership COURSE SYLLABUS EDUC 501 Educational Assessment 3 Semester Units (Graduate Credit Only) Prerequisites: Graduate Standing Spring 2010 February 1 May 24 7:00 pm 9:20 pm Professor: Dr. Mark Matzaganian Office: University of La Verne, Barkley Annex, Room 37 Phone: (909) x mmatzaganian@laverne.edu Course Description: This course presents basic principles of assessment as it relates to student educational accomplishment (qualitative and quantitative), and construction and evaluation of educational and psychological tests. It also provides hands-on experience in the use of selected well-known measurement instruments in education. Course Outcomes Students will: 1. Identify the contributions of major theorists in assessment, tests, and measurements. 2. Understand the applications and limitations of different types of educational and psychological assessment instruments, both quantitative and qualitative. 3. Prepare criterion-referenced test items, which distinguish between different levels of the cognitive domain. 4. Understand and use educational and psychological statistical terms and psychometric concepts, including validity, reliability, correlations and variables; and be able to calculate basic descriptive statistics and appropriately use them to solve problems. 5. Be able to review, interpret, evaluate, and communicate testing instruments and methods, including quantitative (e.g., SAT-9), portfolios, aptitude, record reviews,

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2 observations, interviews, psychological, interest surveys, and graduation proficiency (or exit) tests, to make appropriate test selection and use. 6. Discuss, analyze, and evaluate the influence of multiple factors in assessment of student achievement, including, but not limited to: cultural, linguistic, ethnic, socio-economic status, gender, peer groups, medical, motivational factors, levels of social/emotional health and support, parental support, school and community support, and school climate and safety. 7. Understand the link between curriculum, testing, and evaluation; and use assessment data to support decision making for individual students and programs. 8. Understand testing assessment sources for test evaluation, test validity, reliability, and usability (e.g. Buros Mental Measurement Yearbook). 9. Know and apply professional standards for the legal and ethical use of tests and other methods of assessment. Activities of Participants Student are expected to 1. Participate in all lectures and demonstrations 2. Read and discuss text 3. Participate in group presentations 4. Participate in group discussions 5. Complete assigned readings, projects, and papers 6. Consult with users of educational or psychological tests 7. View and discuss videotapes 8. Attend class regularly 9. Complete all assignments and exams Course Outline 1. History, role, and rationale of assessment 2. Testing trends, issues, and cultural influences 3. Descriptive statistics and interpretation of assessments 4. Criteria for test selection and techniques of test administration 5. Types of educational and psychological assessment instruments and methods 6. Legal and ethical considerations related to assessment and testing 7. Diagnosis and prescription for psychological and learning problems Grading Criteria Examination 35% Quiz 25% Test Review 20% Group Project and Presentation 20% Class attendance and participation in group discussions is MANDATORY!

groups, medical, motivational factors, levels of social/emotional health and support, parental support, school and community support, and school climate and safety. 7.

3 Students are expected to adhere to the University of La Verne s standards of academic honesty. When academic honesty is in question, the appropriate steps will be taken as defined in the University Catalog. (p.55)

When academic honesty is in question, the appropriate

4 Grading Scale % A 90-92% A % B % B 80-82% B % C % C Below 70% F Texts, Materials, and Resources Text: M. David Miller, Linn, Robert L. and Gronlund, Norman E. Measurement and Assessment in Teaching. OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall. 4 function calculator + square root Suggested Reading List: Education Yearbook Research in Education Monthly Abstract Journal Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors Current Index to Journals of Education Buro s Mental Measurement Yearbooks List of psychological and educational tests at the University of La Verne Library Internet Resources Proquest Direct and EBSCO Host (Downloadable professional journal articles, many in full text) ERIC (Clearinghouse on assessment, evaluation, and research information): available at What Works Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse that has screened research for quality) NOTE: Internet access is required for this course.

4 function calculator + square root Suggested Reading List: Education Yearbook Research in Education Monthly Abstract Journal Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors Current Index to Journals of Education Buro

5 SCHEDULE Class Meeting Topic(s) Readings February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22 March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 May 3 May 10 May 17 May 24 Introduction, Video Ch. 1, 2 Video, Types of Measurement, Curves, Standard Scores Presidents Day Percentiles, Quartiles, Correlations, Validity, Reliability, Usability Inter-rater Reliability, Standard Error, Exam Review, Finding Test Reviews Exam #1 Spring Break Test Review Research Night Percent Improvement, Measures of Central Tendency, Standard Deviation, z-scores Stanines, Using Statistics in Assessment, Evaluating Tests Video, Types and Purposes of Tests, Examination Review Exam #2 Video, Using Portfolios, Value-Added Assessments, California Tests Ch. 3, 17 Ch. 4, 5 Ch. 14, 15 Appendix A Ch. 18, 19 Ch. 12, 13 Ch. 11, 16 Video, Types of Variables, Types of Data Ch. 6, 7 Test Review due (Hard Copy &Taskstream), Video, Critical Thinking, Group Project Test Development Group Project Group Presentations Ch. 8, 9, 10

1, 2 Video, Types of Measurement, Curves, Standard Scores Presidents Day Percentiles, Quartiles, Correlations, Validity, Reliability, Usability Inter-rater Reliability, Standard Error, Exam Review,

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE School Counselor Preparation Program

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE School Counselor Preparation Program Instructor: Janet Trotter, M.Ed., M.S. Assistant Professor Email: jtrotter@laverne.edu (preferred) Voicemail: 909.593.3511 x 5435 Education 549