An overview of the history and purpose of educational testing, including the different types of assessments used in schools and educational settings.

Introduction to Testing and Assessment

A discussion of the pros and cons of standardized tests, as well as an exploration of how standardized tests are created, administered, and scored.

Standardized Testing

An examination of performance assessments, including project-based assessments, portfolios, and presentations, and how they can be used to measure student learning.

Performance Assessment

A look at formative assessment tools and strategies, such as rubrics, checklists, and peer-assessment, and how they can be used to inform instruction and improve student learning.

Formative Assessment

A deep dive into the concept of reliability in testing, including different methods for measuring reliability and how it impacts the validity and usefulness of assessment results.

Reliability in Testing

An exploration of the principles of validity in testing, including content validity, criterion-related validity, and construct validity, and how to ensure that assessments are valid measures of student learning.

Validity in Testing

A discussion of fairness in testing, including issues related to bias, accessibility, and accommodations for diverse learners, and how to create assessments that are fair and equitable for all students.

Fairness in Testing

An opportunity for students to create their own assessment tools, including designing items, rubrics, and scoring guides, and practice using these tools to assess student learning.

Developing Assessment Tools

A hands-on approach to analyzing test data, including interpreting assessment results, identifying trends and patterns, and using data to inform instructional decisions.

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