NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bandalos, Deborah L.; Kopp, Jason P. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2012
In this article, we discuss the importance of measurement literacy and some issues encountered in teaching introductory measurement courses. We present results from a survey of introductory measurement instructors, including information about the topics included in such courses and the amount of time spent on each. Topics that were included by the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Motivation Techniques, Item Analysis, Test Theory
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Anderson, Trevor R.; Rogan, John M. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2010
Student assessment is central to the educational process and can be used for multiple purposes including, to promote student learning, to grade student performance and to evaluate the educational quality of qualifications. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that assessment instruments are of a high quality. In this article, we present various…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Quality, Student Evaluation, Educational Research
Jacobs, Lucy Cheser; Chase, Clinton I. – 1992
This book offers specific how-to advice to college faculty on every stage of the testing process, including planning the test and classifying objectives to be measured, ensuring the validity and reliability of the test, and grading in such a way as to arrive at fair grades based on relevant data. The book examines the strengths and weaknesses of…
Descriptors: Cheating, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing