A Guide to Assessements in Education
This text is a reference for the learning and mastering assessment in education. In these pages we provide links to the official resources and documentation, discuss how to use the assessments with examples in context, while providing explanations.
Copyright © 2023 Benjamin Kenwright.
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The cover art was created by Benjamin Kenwright and is based on a visualizations from the text.
Special thanks to reviewers, colleagues and friends for input and discussion while developing the initial versions of the text.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Educational Assessment
- Definition of Educational Assessment
- Historical Overview of Educational Assessment
- Purpose and Importance of Educational Assessment
- Key Concepts and Terminology in Educational Assessment
Chapter 2: Types of Educational Assessment
- Overview of Formative and Summative Assessment
- Classroom Assessment Techniques
- Standardized Tests and High-Stakes Testing
- Performance Assessments and Authentic Assessments
- Alternative and Innovative Forms of Assessment
Chapter 3: Assessment Standards and Principles
- Overview of Assessment Standards
- Principles of Educational Assessment
- Fairness and Equity in Assessment
- Validity and Reliability in Assessment
- Practicality and Feasibility in Assessment
Chapter 4: Assessment Planning and Design
- Overview of Assessment Planning and Design
- Developing Assessment Goals and Objectives
- Choosing Assessment Methods and Techniques
- Creating and Selecting Assessment Items
- Designing Assessment Rubrics and Scoring Guides
Chapter 5: Assessment Administration and Scoring
- Overview of Assessment Administration and Scoring
- Preparing for Assessment Administration
- Conducting Assessment Administration
- Scoring Assessment Results
- Interpreting and Reporting Assessment Results
Chapter 6: Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Overview of Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Basic Descriptive Statistics for Educational Assessment
- Comparing Assessment Results and Making Inferences
- Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning
- Communicating Assessment Results to Stakeholders
Chapter 7: Technology and Educational Assessment
- Overview of Technology and Educational Assessment
- Computer-Based Testing and Assessment
- Adaptive Testing and Assessment
- Online Assessment Platforms and Tools
- Big Data and Learning Analytics in Assessment
- AI technologies (ChatGTP)
Chapter 8: Challenges and Controversies in Educational Assessment
- Overview of Challenges and Controversies in Educational Assessment
- The Role of Assessment in Accountability and High-Stakes Decision Making
- The Debate on Standardization versus Personalization in Assessment
- The Equity and Fairness Issues in Assessment for Diverse Populations
- The Future of Educational Assessment