ED 339 - Classroom Assessment

Students examine theories and strategies for effective design and assessment of instruction. This course explores a wide variety of assessment methods and strategies including, but not limited to, traditional pencil-and- paper assessments, performance assessments, portfolio-based assessments, and competency-based assessments. Through their field experiences, students also become familiar with how assessment is used in public schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including how data is being used as a tool to improve student learning.

Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101, or permission of instructor and junior class status.

(Cr: 3)