PY 381 - Educational Testing

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course is designed for Psychology Education Majors and Elementary Instruction Majors and provides an overview of psychological and educational testing of preschool and school age children and youth. Topics include the history, issues, and problems of psychological and educational assessment; test design and evaluation; an overview of tests of intelligence, academic achievement, interests, and aptitude; ecological assessment of classroom behavior; and a review of ethical issues. Consideration will be given to assessing the needs of exceptional children and ways of critically reviewing such assessment for purposes of educational decision-making. Prerequisite: PY 201 or PY 203. Fee. Three credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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