| Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
After reading the chapter, reflecting, and participating in the suggested student activities, preservice teachers will:
a. identify differences between assessment, measurement, and evaluation. |
| | | b. analyze the factors influencing assessment quality. |
| | | c. determine the benefits and purposes of both formative and summative assessment. |
| | | d. be familiar with different types of standardized tests and be able to interpret standard scores. |
| | | e. compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of teacher-made tests and standardized tests. |
| | | f. evaluate what types of teacher-made tests are most effective. |
| | | g. compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of specific selected response test items. |
| | | h. develop different types of test questions. |
| | | i. develop reliable, valid tests. |
| | | j. develop a grading system for a course they are likely to teach. |
| | | k. discuss various issues that relate to evaluating and grading student learning. |
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