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COURSE SYLLABUS

I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Course: EDU 662
Course Title: Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EPN: 22234936
Term: Fall II
Location: Online
Course Dates: 10/21, 12/13/2013
Course Days and Times: N\A
Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in education or permission of the instructor.

Blackboard:
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every CMU course. Face-to-face courses may or may not incorporate Blackboard, whereas Blackboard course shells are always used for online courses and will be
available to you prior to the course start date. Seeing the course shell listed in Blackboard with unavailable adjacent to its title is an indication that your instructor has
not made it available and is in no way indicative of registration status. To access Blackboard, open a web browser and enter http://www.cmich.edu/blackboard. After
the site loads, enter your CMU Global ID and password in the respective spaces provided. Click the "login" button to enter Blackboard and then the link to the
appropriate course to enter the course's Blackboard shell. If you need assistance, contact the IT Helpdesk at 989-774-3662 / 800-950-1144 x. 3662. Self-guided
student tutorial resources are also available at http://www.cmich.edu/blackboard.

Instructor: James McDonald

Primary Phone Number: 989-774-1723 (office) or 989-779-7410 (home before
Secondary Phone Number: N\A
E-Mail Address: mcdon1jt@cmich.edu
Availability: by appointment or before and after scheduled classes
Academic Biography:
Instructor: Jim McDonald Academic Biography: Elementary and middle school teacher for ten years in California. Masters degree in science and math education from
California State University Hayward. Doctoral degree in science education, geology, and educational technology from Purdue University. I currently teach elementary
and middle school science methods, classroom assessment and evaluation, supervise K-12 student teachers, and educational technology. Course related interests:
MTTC test advisor for Earth/Space Science and Integrated Science (Elementary); Backwards Design for writing lessons and planning assessments; academic service
learning; research students' misconceptions in earth science; research service learning as an instructional methodology. Instructor Availability: You may reach me via e-
mail, I check it constantly. You may ask questions about anything. I will be holding office hours during the afternoon on campus so I will available by phone or fax. I
will respond to your e-mail within 24 hours but usually the same day except on weekends.

II. TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

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Textbooks and Course Materials:
Title: Educational Testing and Measurement
Author: Kubiszyn, Tom
Edition: 10th
ISBN: 978-1-118-46649-0
Publisher: Wiley & Sons
Required: Yes

Course Reserves:
Your instructor has selected material on reserve, which will be available on the course Blackboard.To access Blackboard, open a web browser and go to
http://blackboard.cmich.edu.
Required Materials:
N\A
Recommended Materials:
N\A

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Applications of measurement and evaluation principles to educational settings with emphasis on construction and use of achievement tests.
IV. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

C- Concept- and knowledge-driven: A professional educational practice that is concept and knowledge- driven has, as its foundation,
content knowledge. This knowledge base is acquired through serious study and developed through research.

LEA- LEArner centered: A professional educational practice that is learner-centered focuses on the cognitive, affective and physical
needs, and characteristics of each learner. It is based on the belief that all learners grow and develop throughout life and that all students
can learn.

R- Reflective practice relevant to diverse settings and roles: Educators will work in diverse settings – from the large, urban high
school to the small, rural school. Communities and schools are comprised of diverse people from a wide variety of cultural, ethnic, racial
and socioeconomic backgrounds. Best educational practice requires recognition of and provisions for these differences.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the role of evaluation in teaching and the relationship among evaluation, measurement, testing and teaching. (C,R)
2. Recognize the various social, legal and ethical implications of testing in education. (C,R)
3. Apply understanding of instructional planning to the development of a test specification table for an instructional test. (C,R)
4. Write effective test items of the following types: True- False, Multiple Choice, short answer, (completion), and essays. (C,R)
5. Develope and using observation and rating scales in evaluating teaching and learning. (C,LEA,R)
6. Design effective performance assessments. (C,LEA,R)
7. Use basic descriptive statistics to summarize test data and as a basis for interpreting the standard score forms reported on published
tests. (C,R)
8. Analyze, interpreting, and evaluating item response data in building a test item bank. (C,R)
9. Use spreadsheets for commonly available microcomputers to score and evaluate tests. (C,R)
10. Apply an understanding of the measurement concepts of reliability and validity to the evaluation of achievement tests. (C,R)
11. Identify and use the standards for selecting and using standardized achievement tests. (C,R)
12. Recognize the potential uses and misuses of various non-achievement measurements in educational settings: intelligence tests,
multiple aptitude tests, inventories of interests, attitudes and values, and personality assessment processes. (C,LEA,R)
13. Evaluate the school or district-wide testing program and the approach of the school in reporting student progress. (C,R)
14. Apply program evaluation strategies to the study of the teaching-learning environment of a school related program. (C,LEA,R)
15. Understand the relevance of the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the Michigan Assessment Program to curriculum
evaluation. (C,LEA,R)

V. METHODOLOGY
The course will involve some Wimba and online discussions, and group activities. Assigned readings are to be completed prior to each online class session (with the
exception of the first class session). Students are expected to actively participate in class (i.e. share ideas, offer solutions to problems, share unique expertise,
provide feedback to others). Group activities will be clearly identified. All other activities should be completed independently. Regular attendance is expected. If you
know that you will be unable to attend class, you should notify the instructor in advance. Class assignments will be done individually with the exception of the last
class assignment which is a group presentation. Class assignments pertain to the grade and the subject(s) that you teach. Assignment descriptions and rubrics for all
assignments are provided in the course packet. Writing guidelines for the course must be followed for all written assignments. Class discussion will include current
events bought to each class or submitted to Blackboard. You may choose any online or print source for your current events and pursue any topic. Points toward the
final grade include assignments, discussions, current events, in-class exercises, and presentations. A minimal amount of lecture will be used. Videos on performance
assessments and other aspects of assessment and evaluation will be used.

VI. COURSE OUTLINE/ASSIGNMENTS

Pre-Class Assignment:
A. Assessment Autobiography: This 2 page paper will give you the opportunity to state your philosophy of assessment and how you use it in your teaching. See
description in the course packet for more information. B. No Child Left Behind: This 4 page paper will let you investigate the major provisions of the No Child Left
Behind Act and how they affect your teaching. Both assignments will be fully described and the rubric available on Blackboard prior to the class. Both assignments
are due on the first day of class.
Course Outline:

The course schedule will be posted on Blackboard. This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

Assignment Due Dates:

Assignment due dates will be in the course schedule available in the course packet on Blackboard.
Post-Class Assignment:
Assessment Autobiography revisited. Description of assignment and rubric available in the course packet.
Student Involvement Hours:
Outside student involvement hours will be spent in the following ways: 1. Online Discussions: There will be two online discussions. 2. Take home midterm. 3.
Working on and organizing final group presentation.
VII. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
Evaluation Criteria:
Rubrics based upon the assignment description which can be found in the online resources on Blackboard.
Grading Scale:
A 94-100% A- 90-93% B+ 87-89% B 84-86% B- 80-83% C+ 77-79% C 74-77% C- 70-73% E 69 or below
Late Assignments:
No late assignments are accepted.
Make-ups and Rewrites:
No makes or rewrites for assignments.

VIII. EXPECTATIONS
Attendance and Participation:
Attendance is required for all class sessions. One or more sessions missed will result in student's grade being lowered by one full letter grade.
Academic Integrity:

Because academic integrity is a cornerstone of the University's commitment to the principles of free inquiry, students are responsible for learning and upholding
professional standards of research, writing, assessment, and ethics in their areas of study. Written or other work which students submit must be the product of their
own efforts and must be consistent with appropriate standards of professional ethics. Academic dishonesty, which includes cheating, plagiarism and other forms of
dishonest or unethical behavior, is prohibited. A breakdown of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty is presented in the CMU Bulletin
(https://bulletins.cmich.edu/).

Student Rights and Responsibilities:

Each member of the Central Michigan University community assumes an obligation regarding self conduct to act in a manner consistent with a respect for the rights of
others and with the University's function as an educational institution. As guides for individual and group actions within this community, the University affirms the
general principles of conduct described in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures at
https://www.cmich.edu/about/leadership/office_provost/dean/Pages/Code-of-Student-Rights.aspx.

IX. SUPPORT SERVICES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Global Campus Library Services (GCLS)

CMU offers you a full suite of library services through its Global Campus Library Services (GCLS) department. Reference librarians will assist you in using research
tools and locating information related to your research topic. The library???s Documents on Demand office will help you obtain copies of the books and journal
articles you need. Check out the GCLS website at http://gcls.cmich.edu for more information.

Reference librarian contact information:

1. By phone: (800) 544-1452.
2. By email: gclsref@cmich.edu
3. By online form: http://gcls.cmich.edu/reference/index.html#form

Documents on Demand office contact information:

1. By phone: (800) 274-3838
2. By email: docreq@cmich.edu
3. By fax: (877) 329-6257
3. By online form: http://gcls.cmich.edu/delivery/index.html

Writing Center

The CMU Writing Center is a free online service for all CMU students, providing help with grammar, citations, bibliographies, drafts, and editing of academic papers.
Suggestions and feedback are typically provided within two business days. For additional information and to submit work, visit http://webs.cmich.edu/writingcenter/

Mathematics Assistance Center

The CMU Mathematics Assistance Center provides free tutoring in mathematics and statistics to students enrolled in select courses. Tutoring is available online and
via telephone. To see what courses qualify and to register with the Math Assistance Center, visit http://global.cmich.edu/mathcenter/tutoring-request.aspx.

ADA

CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities and services. Students with disabilities
requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should contact Susie Rood, Director of Student Disability Services at (800)
950-1144, extension 3018 or email her at sds@cmich.edu, at least 4 weeks prior to registering for class. Students may find additional ADA information and forms at
 http://go.cmich.edu/support_services/academic/StudentDisabilityServices/Pages/default.aspx

Note to faculty: CMU Administration will notify you if applicable; otherwise, the student will provide a "Notification Letter to the Instructor" outlining the
accommodations the student is approved to receive.

X. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Hopkins, K.H. (1998). Educational and Psychological Measurement and Evaluation (8th Edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. 2. Mehrens, W.A. and Lehmann, I.J.
(1991). Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Psychology (4th Edition). New York: Harcourt. 3. McLoughlin, J.A. and Lewis, R.B. (1994). Assessing
Special Students (4th Edition). New York: Merrill. 4. McMillan, J.H. (1997). Classroom Assessment: Principles and Practices for Effective Instruction. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon. 5. Popham, W.J. (2000). Classroom Assessment: What Teachers Need to Know (3rd Edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. 6. Salvia, J. & Ysseldyke,
J.E. (1998). Assessment. New York: Houghton Mifflin. 7. Sattler, J. (1992). Assessment of Children. San Diego: Sattler.
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Certified Testing Center & Proctoring Information

(989) 774-4461 https://www.cmich.edu/academics/certified-testing-center
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intended to provide options and resources to survivors. Please keep these reporting obligations in mind as you seek support
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include Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates (989-774-2255) and the CMU Counseling Center (989-774-3381). For resources
and more information, please see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE
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admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in
such a manner.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of
Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Phone: 989-774-3253

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