Topic

 Module 10 will prepare you to effectively evaluate your students.  All tests are not created equally!

Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you should be able to . .

10.1. Develop reliable test instruments utilizing appropriate construction techniques.

10.2. Calculate measures of central tendency and variance that effect grades and their distributions.

10.3. Implement methods of non-traditional and informal evaluation.

Activities

 
  1. Read Chapter 8 in Peter Filene's, The Joy of Teaching.
  2. Read this brief Lesson Plan & Power Point Presentation that focuses on some of the basics of educational evaluation.
  3. This is a sample objective question test written utilizing the rules spelled-out in the lesson plan above.
  4. Read this article about Classroom Assessment Techniques.
  5. Compare these Classroom Assesment Techniques to those outlined above.
  7. Do you need some tips for grading practices?