BEAG 130 MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION
SOLUSI UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES, AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TECHNOLOGY
BEAG 130 MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION ( 3 credits)
COURSE OUTLINE
C. Chifamba (PhD)
Course Synopsis
This course explores the concepts measurement, and evaluation as applied to education. These two processes are used to analyse and explain how learning is progressing and how the outcomes of students are assessed. The student will be able to discuss the application of some key concepts associated with measurement and evaluation such as validity, reliability and usability. In addition, principles of test construction, administration and scoring as well as item analysis will be covered. Students are required to carry out a research paper at the end of the course.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course students will be able to;
- Explain the origins of life from the creationist perspective.
- Relate how the cosmic order in the universe is associated to a Designer God.
- Discuss the benefits and limitations science
- Evaluate various models that explain origins.
- Compare and contrast creation and evolution theories.
- Appreciate the Creator God’s intelligent design portrayed in nature
Course Outline
1. Introduction
Introduction to Test, measurement
Historical Background
Significance of measurement and evaluation
2. Validity
a. Significance of validity
b. Types of validity
c. Ways to ensure test validity
3. Reliability
a. Significance of reliability
b. Types of reliability
4. Factors that influence reliability
How to ensure reliability
5. Assessment & Evaluation
Types of Assessments
Modern evaluation techniques
6. Construction of Learning Outcomes
Principles of test construction
7. Standardized Tests, types, merits and demerits
8. Interpreting Test results
9. Grading and Reporting
10. Revision
Course Requirements
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Active, informed and scholarly participation during classes
- Produce a term paper (assignment) from course outline and present it in class
- Ability to read widely, critique, analyse and apply theory to practice
- Write a mid-semester examination
- Write the final examination which constitutes 50% of the overall grade.
Delivery Modes:
Lectures, Discussions, Self-directed study and Seminar tasks, presentations.
Assessment
Seminar presentations 10%
Quiz 10%
Mid-semester examination 30%
Final Examination 50%
Total 100%
Textbooks
EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
Edited By Dr. Kulwinder Pal Printed by USI PUBLICATIONS 2/31, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Ext., New Delhi-110019 for Lovely Professional University Phagwara
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References
Gronlund, N.E (1985). Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching. New
York.: Macmillan Publishing Company.
Iwuji, V.B.C. (1997) Measurement and Evaluation for Effective
Teaching and Learning. CRC Publishing. Owerri:.
Nenty, H.J. (1985) Fundamental of Measurement and Evaluation in Education. Calabar: University of Calabar Press.
Nwana, O.C. (1981) Educational Measurement for Teachers Ikeja: Thomas Nelson Africa.
Obimba, F.U. (1989) Fundamental of Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Psychology. Owerri, Totan Pub. Ltd.
Ogunniyi, M. B, (1984) Educational measurement and evaluation / M.B. Ogunniyi. Lagos : Longman Nigeria,
Onuche, R.O. and Akeju S.A. (1977) Testing and Evaluation in Education, Lagos, Monrovia Owerri African Educational Resources (AER).
STRAIDE Handbook (2002) Assessment and Evaluation in Distance Education. New Delhi: A Publication of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
Tuchman, B.W. (1975) Measuring Educational Outcomes Fundamental of Testing. Atlanta: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich inc.
Ughamadu, K.A (1991). Understanding and Implementing Continuous Assessement. Benin City :World of Books Publishers, , Nigeria.
- Lecturer: Constance Chifamba