MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN TEACHING

• Main Authors: Miller, M. David (Author), Linn, Robert L. (Author), Gronlund, Norman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boston Pearson 2013
• Edition: Eleventh Edition
• Subjects: Educational tests and measurements
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Introducing the elements of measurement and assessment that are essential to good teaching, this title provides crystal clear step-by-step instruction on such topics as constructing test questions, aligning assessment with learning goals, and interpreting standardized tests.

Table of Contents:

• pt. I. The Measurement and assessment Process: Educational testing and assessment : context, issues, and trends ; The role of measurement and assessment in teaching ; Validity ; Reliability and other desired characteristics
• pt. II. Classroom tests and Assessments: Planning classroom tests and assessments ; Constructing objective test items: simple forms ; Constructing objective test items: multiple-choice forms ; Measuring complex achievement: the interpretive exercise ; Measuring complex achievement: essay questions ; Measuring complex achievement: performance-based assessment ; Portfolios ; Assessment procedures: observational techniques, peer appraised, and self-report ; Assembling, administering, and appraising classroom tests and assessments ; Grading and reporting
• pt. III. Selecting and Using Published Tests: Achievement tests ; Aptitude tests ; Test selection, administration, and use ; Interpreting test scores and norms.