SPY 514 Tests and Measurement

Candidates will learn about the theoretical and practical basis for evaluating and using the wide range of test and measurement data in educational research. The purposes of assessment and decision making will be covered and psychometrics of various published norm-referenced tests (PNRT's) will be analyzed. Administration and scoring of various PNRT’s will be taught and practiced as part of the course. Candidates will be introduced to the four assessment methods: Review, Interview, Observe, Test (RIOT), and the four assessment domains: Instruction, Curriculum, Environment, and Learner (ICEL) in an ecological approach to evaluation. Applications of basic measurement skills will be required in a school setting. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Ed.S. School Psychology Program or permission of program coordinator. Undergraduate introduction to statistics course recommended. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours