Assignment task: Introduction to Assessment & Data Analysis
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
Read:
- Popham, W. J. (2024). Classroom assessment: What teachers need to know (10th ed.). Pearson.
o Chapter 6: Selected-Response Tests
o Chapter 7: Constructed-Response Tests
o Chapter 8: Performance Assessment
o Chapter 9: Portfolio Assessment
- McDonald, J. P. (2019). Toward more effective data use in teaching. Phi Delta Kappan, 100(6), 50-54.
Watch:
Teachings in Education. (2016, December 18). Assessment in education: Top 14 examples [YouTube Video].
Directions:
To make the best use of data, educators must go beyond the big tests and involve teachers and students in collecting and analyzing data. After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
Education Majors:
1. How can educators effectively involve both teachers and students in the data collection and analysis process?
2. What challenges might arise from this approach, and how can they be addressed to ensure data-driven decision-making benefits the learning environment?
Instructional Design Majors:
1. As an instructional designer, how would you design a framework that involves both teachers and students in the process of collecting and analyzing data?
2. What tools, strategies, or methods would you recommend to ensure the data collected is meaningful and actionable for improving learning outcomes? Need Online Tutoring?
Submission Requirements:
- Each post is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
- Your initial post should be at least 200 words, formatted and cited in current APA style. You should research and reference one article, as well as reference the textbook readings.