SGC 540 - Tests and Measurements

Credits: 3

Candidates will learn historical perspective concerning the nature and meaning of assessment as well as demographic factors such as age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language, disability, culture, spirituality, etc. that are related to the assessment and evaluation of individuals, groups, and specific populations. Candidates will learn basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment techniques including norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment, environmental assessment, performance assessment, individual and group test and inventory methods, behavioral observations, and computer-managed and computer-assisted methods (e.g. Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System). Special emphasis will be placed on assessment instruments and techniques that are relevant to college/career planning and decision making.