ED 803 - Standards-Based Assessment

3 Credit(s)

In this course, students examine the various models currently being used in statewide and local assessments. This includes a critical review of assessment policy and procedures, as well as score interpretation and the data dissemination approaches now being employed. Measurement theory and statistical analysis are applied in these critical reviews. Classic topics covered include those of fairness vs. predictive bias, reliability, standard error, and validity. Finally, the course addresses the special problems of alternative and authentic assessment in this context. A case study approach is also used as one technique in this analytical effort.
Prerequisite(s): ED 503 and ED 510.