MED 7705 - Educational Measurement

Institution:

Wilmington University

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course will prepare educators in three areas related to assessment and accountability for the school improvement plan: (a) understanding and using sound procedures to collect, simplify, and describe data, and making inferences and decisions that can be supported by a knowledgeable analysis of data and/or relevant research; (b) understanding the usefulness and limitations of standardized and/or state-mandated test results in terms of improving curriculum and the school environment, assessing the learning strengths and needs of individuals and sub-groups, generating community involvement and support, and developing school-wide school improvement strategies; and (c) gaining the knowledge and skills necessary in developing and using a variety of assessments that can contribute to school improvement, improved stakeholder communications, and higher-level student learning.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilmu.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 967-5464

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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