SSME302 MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION IN SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
Course Content
This course covers the following topics: Role and importance of measurement and evaluation in education, particularly in relation to science or mathematics education. Basic definitions, concepts, and processes of curriculum development in science or mathematics education. Assessment for formative, summative, placement, and diagnostic purposes. Norm-and criterion-referenced assessment. Development of test specifications. Basic attributes of tests: validity, reliability, and usability. Common assessment strategies used in science or mathematics education. Constructing classroom tests. Constructing objective test items of the following forms: Multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, matching, and essay item types. Alternative assessment strategies: observation, interviews, performance assessment, peer evaluation, attitude scales, and self evaluation. Techniques for constructing test items, marking and reporting. Elementary statistics for test/item analysis. Construction of diagnostic tests and other measuring tools in testing cognitive and affective development.
