EDU 403 Measurement and Evaluation - National Open University ...
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<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>403</strong> MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION<br />
Some overall objectives have been specified so as to achieve the aims set<br />
out above. In addition, each unit has specific objectives set out. These unit<br />
objectives are always included at the beginning of the unit. You should try<br />
to read them before you start working through the unit. You may also refer<br />
to them during your study of the unit to check on your progress <strong>and</strong> after<br />
completing the unit. In this way you can be sure that you have done what<br />
was required of you by the unit.<br />
The objectives of the whole course are set out below. By meeting these<br />
objectives you should have achieved the aims of the course as a whole. On<br />
successful completion of the course, you should be able to:<br />
1. Mention the purposes of measurement <strong>and</strong> evaluation.<br />
2. Describe the historical development of testing <strong>and</strong> evaluation.<br />
3. Enumerate the importance <strong>and</strong> functions of test in education.<br />
4. Explain the concept of educational objectives<br />
5. Discuss the taxonomy of educational objectives.<br />
6. Describe the domains of educational objectives.<br />
7. List the uses of classroom test.<br />
8. List the types of test used in the classroom.<br />
9. Enumerate the advantages <strong>and</strong> disadvantages of essay <strong>and</strong> objectives<br />
types of test.<br />
10. Explain test administration <strong>and</strong> scoring<br />
11. Estimate <strong>and</strong> interpret the reliability of a test.<br />
12. Explain the validity of a test as an instrument<br />
13. Describe the problems of marking tests.<br />
14. Explain quality control in marking system.<br />
Working through this Course<br />
To complete this course successfully, you are required to read the study<br />
units, read other textbooks in measurement <strong>and</strong> evaluation. Each unit<br />
contains self-assessment exercises. You are also required to complete <strong>and</strong><br />
submit the tutor-marked assignments for assessment purposes. At the end of<br />
the course or semester, you are expected to sit for a final examination. This<br />
course should take you about 15 weeks in total to complete. The<br />
components of the course have been listed below to enable you plan very<br />
well for your success in the course.<br />
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