EDTR 250 - Assessment for Secondary Teachers
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on the essential principles and concepts of effective classroom assessment and explore recent changes in assessment that have resulted from state and national educational policies. Subjects of study include the organization of the classroom environment; the planning and instruction of lessons based upon sound instructional objectives; the effective use of formative and summative assessments; the development of performance assessment tools appropriate for immediate classroom use; the proper methods for constructing test items; the construction of various assessment scoring tools; the importance of Universal Design for Learning in the construction of assessments; and the analysis of standardized tests and statewide assessments.
Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in secondary education. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and or ACLT 052
Common Course Outline: EDTR 250 CCO
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