Test answer sheets are electronically graded. Please use a No. 2 lead pencil. Fill out the top portion of each answer sheet with full name and test number identification. Hats off to you because you have elected to take an assessment course. There is a national movement in education toward Standards Based Education and Assessment.
Many educators find assessment to be a difficult part of their teaching practice.
Once you complete this course, you will be better prepared to cope with public demand for more accountability. As we all know, assessment drives teaching strategies, curriculum development and a host of other instructional methodologies. This course is designed to provide the tools for an educated answer. This course provides a familiarization to concepts and issues in K-12 educational assessment. The course textbook has a primary focus on understanding the documentation of student performance and prepares the student for both instructional and accountability purposes.