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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

SEMESTER: Sept – Dec, 2023


COURSE: EPSC 311 – Measurement and Evaluation
LECTURER: Dr. Billiah Gisore
TIME/DAYS: Mon 3 -5pm, Tue 3-4 pm
VENUE: Online
CREDIT: 3 Units
TEL:/EMAIL: 0722758152 [email protected]
1. Course Description

This course focuses on the discourses surrounding measurement and evaluation in the
educational setting. It seeks to provide a working understanding of the approaches adopted by
teachers in evaluating students, giving feedback and using the results to make decisions that are
meant to support the students in the learning process. The course as well enables one to make
decisions about the teaching process and methodology. It commences with an examination of
what measurement, evaluation, testing and examinations are by reviewing the characteristics and
types of tests, how to construct the tests, their administration and interpretation of results for
decision making. In terms of the types of tests, primary emphasis is given to the tests that are
mainly used in the classroom during the teaching learning process. The course will equip the
student teachers with the skills of testing procedures and the tests that they can practically use as
upcoming teachers. Also, to be covered will be how to construct a table of specifications which
is key in ensuring that is taught is actually covered in the testing.

2. Course Objectives
The specific objectives of the course are to:

1. Orient learners to the process of measurement, testing and evaluation.

2. Acquaint students with the scales used in measurement.

3. Expose participants to the different types of tests.

4. Familiarize students the techniques of test construction.

5. Expose learners to the process of tests and exams moderation.

6. Orient learners to the ways of interpreting and reporting test results.

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3. Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course students are expected to be able to:

 Differentiate between measurement, testing and evaluation


 Explain the different scales of measurement used in the teaching – learning process
 Identify the different types of tests and test formats.
 Explain the step by step process of test construction.
 Prepare a table of specification for teaching and learning.
 Explain the need for moderation of exams.
 Apply appropriate analysis techniques for tests and exams.
 Identify how test results are interpreted for decision making.

4. Content & Class Schedule


Week 1
Discussion topics:
Concepts of;
 Measurement
 Testing
 Evaluation
Learning outcomes
 Students will differentiate between the concept of measurement, testing and evaluation

Week 2
 The principles of evaluation
Learning outcomes
 Identify the different principles of evaluation and relate them to the teaching-learning
process

Week 3
Discussion topics:
 Scales of measurement
Learning outcome
 Identifying the different scales of measurement
 Outlining how they apply to the teaching-learning process

Week 4
Discussion topics:
 Characteristics of a good test
 Importance of conducting tests
Learning outcome
 Identify the different characteristics of a good test
 Identify why test are important

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Week 5
Discussion topic:
 Types of tests
Learning outcome
 Identify the different types of tests that can be used in the teaching-learning process

Week 6
Discussion topics:
 Test formats
Learning outcome
 Identifying the different types of test formats for teaching and learning

Week 7: CAT

Week 8
Discussion topics:
 Test Construction

Learning outcomes
 Identifying and explaining the steps of test construction
 Identify and explain the different categories of tests

Week 9
Discussion topics:
 Moderation of tests and exams
Learning outcomes
 Explain reasons for test / exam moderation
 Explain the process of test / exam moderation

Week 10
Discussion topics:
 Test Item selection
Learning outcomes
Identifying and Explaining how test items are selected using the quantitative and qualitative
methods

Week 11
Discussion topics:
 Test Validation
Learning outcome
Explaining how test validation is done

Week 12
Discussion topics:
 Interpretation and reporting of Test Results
Learning outcome
Explaining;

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 How tests are interpreted
 How tests are reported

Week 13 & 14
Final exam

5. Mode of Delivery
The seminar format will be used in this course. This will be followed by an open discussion
forum with the class members whereby questions asked will be responded to. The class will
identify and contribute towards filling important gaps in the presentation and/or offer their
constructive criticisms. For the seminar format to produce the desired fruits, every learner
must familiarize himself/herself with the course outline in advance of the seminar
presentation covering each topic. This will facilitate learners to ask and answer questions
effectively as well as to make meaningful contributions during class discussions. Indeed, any
student who wants to get a good grade in this course must read and comprehend, rather than
just browse through the assigned readings.
6. Instructional Materials
 Textbooks, hand-outs, power point presentations, e-journals

7. Core Reference Resources


Lovely Professional University (2012). Educational Measurement and Evaluation. New
Delhi; USI Publications.

Kubiszyn, T., & Borich, G. (2013). Educational Testing and Measurement: Classroom
Application and Practice. (10th ed). USA; John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Miller, D., Linn, R., & Gronlund, N. (2009). Measurement and Testing in Teaching. (10th ed).
Australia ; Pearson Education Ltd.

Mehrens, A., & Lehmann, J. (19910. Measurement and Evaluation in Education and
Psychology. USA; Rinehart and Winston

8. Course Evaluation
CAT 30%
Final Exam 70 %
Total 100%

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