EPSY 2130 1st Edition Lecture 23 Outline of Last Lecture I. Differentiated Instruction in SchoolsII. Differentiated Instruction MythsIII. GroupingIV. Inclusive Classrooms V. Teacher Expectations Outline of Current Lecture VI. Measurement vs. AssessmentVII. Types of AssessmentVIII.Types of TestingIX. TestingCurrent LectureMeasurement vs. Assessment:-Measurement- description of an event or characteristics using numbers-Assessment- judgments we make on the data that are collected about a student’s achievement,behavior, etc.Types of Assessment:-Formative Assessment- before or during instruction, usually ungraded, helps form instruction-Summative Assessment- after instruction, summarizes student accomplishment, usually gradedTypes of Testing:-Norm-Referenced Testing: performance compared to average performance of others, often covers wide range of general objectives, doesn’t tell if students are ready for advanced material,not appropriate for affective and psychomotor objective-Criterion-Referenced Testing: performance compared to a pre-established standard, measure mastery of a very specific objectiveThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Testing: -Test Reliability: likelihood that scores remain constant across time and conditions, stable and consistent results-Test Validity: likelihood that test measuring what it is intended to measure-Absence of Bias: bias occurs when tests include materials that offends or unfairly penalizes a group of students because of gender, SES, etc.-Objective testing: multiple choice, fill in the blank-Subjective testing: essay, case study
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