EDF 526 - Assessment and Data Analysis for Instructional Improvement

3 credit hours
This course is designed to allow K-12 practitioners to develop advanced knowledge of various assessments administered in public school settings. Data from standardized tests and teacher-created assessments will be analyzed for their application to student growth, teacher effectiveness, matching instruction with curriculum, matching assessment to student learning needs, and school climate. Application of knowledge will entail designing and analyzing preassessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments.