1. Distinguish the main concepts: Assessment, Measurement, Evaluation, and Testing

2. List general principles of assessment

3. Describe the differences between various types of tests and assessments

• Maximum performance vs. Typical performance tests
• Fixed-choice vs. Complex-performance tests
• Placement, Formative, Diagnostic, and Summative assessments
• Norm referenced vs. Criterion referenced measurement

4. Describe and explain multiple uses of technology for assessment

5. Write general and specific educational objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

6. Conduct basic descriptive statistical analyses

• Identify three types of statistical measures (central tendency, variability, correlation/regression)
• Produce frequency tables and graphs using given data.
• Calculate mean, median, mode, standard deviation.
• Explain the special characteristics of the normal distribution
• Calculate standard scores (Z-score, T-score)
• Identify the uses of different measurement scales (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio)

7. Explain how to establish the validity of an assessment

• Describe the relationship between reliability and validity
• Explain the nature of validity
• Describe the major considerations in validation
• Describe content, construct, predictive, concurrent validity.
• Describe factors that influence validity

8. Explain how to establish the reliability of an assessment

• Explain the nature of reliability
• Describe how to estimate reliability for Test-retest, Equivalent forms, Test-retest with equivalent forms,  Split-half, Kuder-Richardson or coefficent alpha, Interrater
• List the factors influencing reliability
• Describe the interpretation and uses of the standard error of measurement

9. Plan classroom tests and assessments using a table of specifications

10. Construct objective test items

• Describe the uses of various objective test items
• Describe the advantages and limitations of various objective test items
• Construct short-answer items
• Construct true-false or alternative-response items
•    Construct matching exercises
•    Construct multiple choice questions

11. Assemble, Administer and Appraise Classroom Tests and Assessments

• Describe procedures for assembling a classroom test including arranging items and preparing directions
• Describe procedures for administering a classroom test
• Conduct and interpret item analysis

12. Grade and report assessment results

• Identifies Types of Grading and Reporting Systems
• Perform assigning letter grades

13. Measure complex achievement

• Essays
• Observations
• Interviews
• Performance-based assessment
• Portfolio assessment
• Rubric development

14. Describe the uses of achievement and aptitude tests