Syllabus18-EDFN-633 Classroom Assessment

Instructor: Angi Baker Office: 6140 EdwardsPhone: 513-342-1705 Office Hours: By AppointmentEmail: gellyak@email.uc.edu OR baker.angi@gmail.com

I. Course DescriptionClassroom Assessment is an upper-level undergraduate/graduate course that provides students with the technical knowledge needed to develop and properly utilize classroom assessment procedures.

II. Course ObjectivesIn this course, students will:

Identify various types of assessment procedures and how they are used in education.

Develop skills needed to create effective instructional assessments.

Construct traditional paper-and-pencil tests for classroom assessment.

Interpret scores of formal, standardized tests.

Develop a personal grading philosophy.

Distinguish the difference between assessment FOR learning and assessment OF learning.

III. Teacher Education RequirementThis is a required course for secondary education students seeking state licensure.

IV. TextThe text used in this course is An Introduction to Student-Involved Assessment FOR Learning Edition, 5th Edition, by Rick Stiggins. The ISBN number is 0-13-613395-9.

V. Course Assignments

Initial JournalPrior to reading Chapter 1, write a 1-2 page informal paper that discusses your current ideas about assessment. What is assessment and what is the purpose of assessment?

7 Chapter AssignmentsThe actual assignments will be posted on Blackboard under “Assignments”.

Test Construction

This assignment will involve creating a test for a subject you are teaching. Details will be posted under “Assignments” on Blackboard.

2 Scholarly Journal Article CritiquesThese critiques will be on the topic of value-added assessment. Guidelines are posted on Blackboard under “Assignments”.

Value-added Assessment Exercise.This will be a group project that will be presented in class. Details on the exercise will be posted on Blackboard and will be discussed in class at a later date.

Final ExamDetails about the Final Exam will be discussed at a later date and posted on Blackboard.

Exit SlipsFor each class, you will be required to turn in an exit slip. I will use these to keep track of attendance as well as to informally assess your learning. You will have 5 minutes at the end of each class to write a few sentences explaining the most important information you learned during that class and/or chapter. You may also use these as to ask for clarification about the topics discussed that day. Each exit slip is worth 1 point, 20 points overall.

Additional details regarding assignments can be found on Blackboard.

VI. Grading Policy

Initial journal writing 10 pointsChapter assignments (10 points each) 70 pointsArticle critiques (30 points each) 60 pointsTest construction 70 pointsValue-added assignment 20 pointsFinal Exam 50 pointsExit Slips 20 points Total 300 points

The grading scale is as follows:

Grade Points

A 269-300 D+ 200-208B+ 260-268 D 191-199B 251-259 D- 179-190B- 239-250 F 0-178C+ 230-238C- 209-220

VII. Schedule of Class Meeting and Topics

Date Focus of InstructionBook

Chapter(s)Assignments Due

September 30 Overview: Assessment Of and FOR Learning

1 Initial Journal Due

October 2 Why We Assess 2

October 7 NO CLASSOctober 9 Standards & Academic Targets 3

October 14 Designing Assessments 4 Ch. 3 Assignment Due

October 16 Selected Response 5

October 21 Selected Response 5 Ch. 4 Assignment Due

October 23 Essay Assessment 6

October 28 Performance Assessment 7 Ch. 5 Assignment Due

October 30 Rubric Construction 6 & 7

November 4 Personal Communication as Assessment

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November 6 Disposition Assessment 9 Ch. 8 Assignment Due

November 11 NO CLASS Veteran’s DayNovember 13 Value-Added Course

DocumentsJournal Critiques

DueNovember 18 Value-Added Course

DocumentsVAA Presentations

November 20 Communicating ResultsGrades & Report Cards

10 & 11 Ch. 9 Assignment Due

November 25 Portfolios & Conferences 12 Test Construction Due

November 27 NO CLASS Happy ThanksgivingDecember 2 Standardized Tests 13 Ch. 11 Assignment

DueDecember 4 Standardized Tests 13 Ch. 13 Assignment

DueDecember 11 Final Exams Due by 10 AM Finals Due

This class schedule is NOT set in stone and is subject to change at any time. Any changes will be posted on Blackboard.

VIII. Class Attendance and Work Policies This course will consist of class discussions as well as in-class individual and group

activities. It is important that all students attend and participate.

Assignments that are given for out-of-class completion are to be turned in on the date that each is due. Late assignments will only be accepted with prior approval from the instructor. I am always accessible by email and you also have my home phone number. Keep in touch and let me know in advance if there is a problem.

IX. Academic Integrity PolicyUniversity rules, including the Student Code of Conduct and other policies of the College and Division related to academic integrity, will be enforced. Any violation of these regulations, including acts of plagiarism, cheating, or use of non-cited internet material will be dealt with on an individual basis according to the severity of the misconduct.

X. Special Needs PolicyIf you have any special needs related to your participation in this course, including identified visual, hearing, or physical impairments, communication disorders, and/or specific learning disabilities that may influence your performance in this course, you should meet with the instructor to arrange for reasonable provisions to ensure an equitable opportunity to meet course requirements. At the discretion of the instructor, some accommodations may require prior approval by Disability Services.