Course Outline Original Measurement and Evaluation

EPS 2301 STATISTICS, TESTS, MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION-educ

measurement & evaluation
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: EPS 2104, EPS 2205

Purpose
To equip the learner with basic educational statistical, test construction and evaluation skills for
use in teaching profession

Expected learning outcomes

At the end of the course the learner should be able to:
1. Explain concepts in statistics, Testing and measurement
2. Discuss evaluation modes in an educational program
3. Discuss qualities of good tests plus other measuring instruments
4. Prepare and use a table of specification (test blue print) in test construction
5. Construct reliable and valid classroom tests
6. Present, analyse, and interpret test results using a variety of statistical techniques
7. Recommend action based on interpretation of test scores

Course Content
Definition of basic concepts in statistics , Introduction to statistics, levels of measurements,
modes of evaluation, quality of a test, table of specification , measurement techniques, item
formats, Item analysis and interpretation of test scores

Teaching/Learning Methodology
Lectures, Discussions, Presentations, Assignments

Instructional Materials/Equipment
White/chalk board, white board markers, chalk, references books, and LCD projector
Course Assessment
CATS (2) - 20%, (I) assignment 10% = 30%
End Semester exams = 70%

Course Text Books

1. Thorndike, R. M. (2014). Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education.
Pearson
2. Jain, T. (2012). Educational Measurement and Evaluation. New Delhi: APH.
3. Wainer, H., & Braun, H. I. (2013). Test validity. Routledge.
4. Drasgow, F. (Ed.). (2015). Technology and Testing: Improving Educational and
Psychological Measurement. Routledge.
Course Journals
1. Review of Educational Research
2. International Journal of Psychology