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COURSE SYLLABUS: ED563 - Measurement and Assessment Theory II

Course Title:	ED563 - Measurement and Assessment Theory II
Department:	Education
Instructor:	Mark D. Hogue, M.Ed. - - Vita

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW

This course is a continuation of Measurement and Assessment Theory II. Specifically, this course will survey relevant standardized achievement and aptitude tests, as well as an exploration of psychometrics and the assessment of personality.

TEXTBOOK  Online Bookstore

Cohen, R. J. and Swerdlik, M. E. (2005). Psychological testing and assessment: an introduction to tests and measurement, sixth edition. New York: McGraw Hill.
ISBN: 0072887672

CONTACT INFORMATION

The most effective means of contact is via email . With very few exceptions, I will respond to your inquiries and submitted assignments within 24 hours.

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION

1. your name,
2. your student identification (example: stu00000),
3. the course number (example: ED563), and
4. the assignment title (example: Assignment One) are included in the SUBJECT box of your email message.

EXAMPLE: Subject: Jane Doe; stu00000; ED563; Reflection and Reaction Paper #1

NOTE: Assignments that are attached to email must be Microsoft Office compatible!
If you are unsure if your document is compatible please save it in "Rich Text Format" to ensure Microsoft Word can open the file.

COURSE COMMENTARY

Each candidate enrolled in this course has up to eight weeks to complete the assignments indicated below. However, a candidate may elect to accelerate his/her course of study and finish the assignments at an earlier time without permission from the instructor.

After each assignment that is submitted, the candidate will receive an email within 24 hours indicating his/her score along with possible comments or feedback from the instructor.

Each assignment in this course (related to individual chapters, totaling three) is valuated at ten (20) possible points. The final paper is valuated at forty (40) possible points. Therefore, the candidate’s grade is derived from the following framework.

ASSIGNMENT	POSSIBLE POINTS
Assignment One	20
Assignment Two	20
Assignment Three	20
Final Paper	40
Total	100

GRADE DERIVATION

90 - 100	= A
80 - 89	= B
70 - 79	= C
60 - 69	= D

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Assignment One
Read Chapter 7
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. State the five stages of test development
2. Explain the method of scaling.
3. Differentiate between selected-response format and constructed-response format. Would multiple choice questions be an example of selected-response or constructed-response?
4. Define computerized adaptive testing (CAT).
5. Describe the differences qualitative and quantitative item analysis.

Read Chapter 8

1. List and describe five abilities that embody intelligence.
2. Chose two scholars and summarize how they define intelligence.
3. Describe three factors that pose as possible discrepancies when measuring intelligence.

Assignment Two
Read Chapter 9
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. Summarize the constructs of the Stanford-Binet.
2. Differentiate between the Stanford-Binet and Wechsler Intelligence Scales.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group testing in schools.

Read Chapter 10
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. With respect to preschool assessment, describe the checklists and rating scales.
2. Define the following:
   • Achievement test,
   • Measures of general achievement, and
   • Measures of achievement in specific subject areas

Assignment Three
Read Chapter 12
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. Differentiate between objective methods and projective methods of personality assessment.
2. Define a word association test and create a brief example.

Read Chapter 15
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. Define the medical model of disability and the social model of disability.
2. In the school setting, who determines that the student shall be considered disabled and entitled to special services?
3. How are individuals with a disability protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?
4. List and describe three assessment methods from the specific disabilities mentioned in this chapter.

FINAL PAPER
The topic of the final paper is test item formats. Candidates should refer to pages 202-206 in the text to support their claims. The paper should be two to three (2-3) pages in length, 12 point font, double spaced. While the text should be consulted for your response, it is encouraged that it is personalized with your opinions and feelings. The following questions should be used a framework for your paper:

1. In general, what are the two best methods of assessments in your discipline or intended discipline?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each item format?
3. What item formats are utilized in classroom assessment that are not mentioned in the text? Describe the strength(s) and weakness(es) of one such test item.

COURSE ITINERARY

1. Order the required text for the course
2. Complete each assignment and email to the instructor
3. Complete your final paper and email to the instructor
4. Your final grade for the course will be submitted to the Registrar within 24 hours of submitting your final paper.