EDUC 7015 - Measurement, Assessment & Evaluation

North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 3 - 2017

This course assumes knowledge of introductory statistics/quantitative methods and is concerned with the major developments that have occurred during the past 30 years to improve the measurement and evidence-informed progress in education and human sciences. There are many models that are derived from Item Response Theory. This course focuses on those models developed by Georg Rasch and scholars working within the framework that he proposed with the use of the logistic function to transform data so that it would possess sound measurement and objective properties. The course adopts a practical approach, through the analyses and interpretation of datasets, and examines applications in assessment, evaluation and measurement, including test development, test scaling, standard setting, differential item/distractor functioning, test equating, item banking, and computer adaptive testing.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 7015
Course	Measurement, Assessment & Evaluation
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Quadmester 3
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	EDUC 7011/7011NA Introduction to Quantitative Methods
Assumed Knowledge	EDUC 6553/6553NA Assessment and Evaluation in Education
Assessment	Report 30%, Diagnostic test 1 20%, Poster and presentation 20%, Summative test 2 30%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Igusti Darmawan

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

The course introduces the broad concepts, theories and practices in assessment and evaluation. Students are also introduced to the theory of objective measurement with insights into the use of Rasch Measurement models and its applications in education and human sciences.

The course provides theoretical, collaborative-dialogue and hands-on sessions, and seeks to:
1) Present accessible overview of the basic principles of measurement, especially Rasch Measurement models (dichotomous, rating scale, partial credit, and many-facet data) and procedures;
2) Demonstrate how Rasch Measurement models and procedures can be applied to a number of common issues (item and person calibration, performance and judged data, DIF – item bias and DDF, problems with raw scores and rubrics, raters and markers) encountered by researchers;
3) Elucidate theoretical and methodological issues in measurement, assessment and evaluation;
4) Foster greater awareness in the fields of education and human sciences of the significance of sound measurement and reporting practices;
5) Create a platform for scholars to share applications of objective measurement principles and procedures for quality research inferences and policy decisions.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	5

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Bond, T.G. and Fox, C.M. (2015), Applying the Rasch Model: Fundamental Measurement in the Human Sciences (3rd edition), New York: Routledge

Learning & Teaching Modes

A balance between ‘student centred’ and ‘teacher centred’ approaches to learning with emphasis on fostering an engaging learning pedagogy will be used in this course. Lectures will be supported by discussions and problem-solving practicals using computer programs which will require active participation from students.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Contact time : 48hours (24hours lectures, 24hours practicals)
Non-contact time : 100 hours (readings, home works, and assignments)

Learning Activities Summary

Session 1	Assessment and Evaluation in Education and the Human Sciences; Reliability and Validity
Session 2	Classical Test Theory, Item Analysis and Reliability
Session 3	Probabilistic models and Item Response Modeling; Rasch Measurement
Session 4	Equating of Tests
Session 5	Item characteristic curve, Person characteristic curve, Item Fit, Person Fit
Session 6	DIF (item) and DDF (distractors)
Session 7	Rating Scale Analysis
Session 8	Analysis of Partial Credit Model
Session 9	Rater/Marker Measurement
Session 10	Performance Assessment Examining Rubrics & Standards
Session 11	Facet Measurement Saltus Model Multidimensional Measurement
Session 12	Item Banking Adaptive Testing

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assignment 1 : Practical portfolio
Type : Formative and Summative (Individual)
Due Date : at the beginning of each session (5 sessions)
Weighting : 20%
Learning objectives : 1, 2, 3

Assignment 2 : Report 1
Type : Summative (Individual)
Due Date : Session 8
Weighting : 40%
Learning objectives : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assignment 3 : Report 2
Type : Summative (Individual)
Due Date : Session 14
Weighting : 40%
Learning objectives : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Practical Portfolio
Each session you are required to show competence in working with computer programs by preparing a portfolio of assignment from practicals.

Assignments 2 and 3: Report 1 and Report 2

Each report consists of an analysis report (40% each). Each ‘analysis report’ assignment involves the preparation of a report on the problem using the following headings.

1. Statement of problem
2. Methods of solution of problem
3. Chosen method of analysis of data
4. Data under examination
5. Results of analysis
6. Discussion of results
7. Conclusion, with comments on further work.

The four problems proposed for resolution are:
1. Detection of differential item/distractor functioning
2. Rater agreement and analyses
3. Equating of tests
4. Facet analysis

Submission

Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
All individual assignments must be attached to an Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by the student before submission.
All group assignments must be attached to a Group Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by all group members before submission. All team members are expected to contribute approximately equally to a group assignment.
Markers can refuse to accept assignments which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s policy on plagiarism (refer to policy on plagiarism above).
Requests for extensions will be considered only if they are made three days before the due date for which the extension is being sought. Students must apply to the lecturer concerned on the ‘Application for Extension’ form at the back of the Academic Program Handbook

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

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