2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 647 - Assessing for Student Achievement


4 hours
The purposes and methods of formal and informal assessment are introduced, and the direct relationship that assessment has to curriculum and instruction will be examined. The candidate will analyze, evaluate, modify and design assessments for specific content areas and purposes. The candidate will also align assessments to standards-based curriculum and instruction as a part of the design of instructional units and lessons. The course continues through the exploration of effective practices for record keeping, grading, and reporting, use of assessment data, and preparing K-12 students for testing. Issues related to accountability, planning, and collaboration will be addressed. GR