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Instructor: Dr. Patricia Busk |
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Purpose The purpose of this course is to explore, understand, and evaluate the methods, methodological issues, and practical applications of performance-based and cognitive-based assessments. The rationale underlying performance assessment and the procedures essential to its design and execution and to the interpretation and use of its results for decision making will be addressed. Recent research in cognition will be explored for its application to educational testing. Attendance Expectations Students are expected to arrive to class on time, prepared for class having read the assigned reading, and are responsible for all material presented. If it is necessary to miss a class, as a courtesy, please notify the instructor in advance or, if an emergency, notify the instructor as soon as possible. Establishing a partnership with a student in the class is advisable in order to acquire information missed because of an absence. [Note: Audiotaping of the class is permissible.] |
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