Measurement and Assessment in Teaching

by Linn, Robert; Gronlund, Norman Edward; Linn, Robert L.; Davis, Kevin M.

• ISBN13: 9780138783563
• ISBN10: 013878356X
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This popular, comprehensive book emphasizes the construction and use of classroom tests and assessments that are technically sound (valid and reliable). Key benefits include: extensive examples illustrating sound assessment construction principles; comprehensive coverage of approaches to testing and assessment; and up-to-date concepts of validity in context of standards-based education. Emphasizes the growing trend of authentic assessment and current practice. Provides insight on both restricted-response and extended performance tests. Explains how to construct performance tasks. Discusses rating scales. Provides updated information on observational techniques, peer appraisal, self-report, attitude measurement, interest inventories, and personality measures. A basic book in tests and measurement.

Table of Contents

PART I THE MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS	1	(138)
1 Educational Testing and Assessment: Context, Issues, and Trends	1	(28)
2 The Role of Measurement and Assessment in Teaching	29	(22)
3 Instructional Goals and Objectives: Foundation for Assessment	51	(22)
4 Validity	73	(34)
5 Reliability and Other Desired Characteristics	107	(32)
PART II CLASSROOM TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS	139	(266)
6 Planning Classroom Tests and Assessments	139	(30)
7 Constructing Objective Test Items: Simple Forms	169	(24)
8 Constructing Objective Test Items: Multiple-Choice Forms	193	(24)
9 Measuring Complex Achievement: The Interpretive Exercise	217	(18)
10 Measuring Complex Achievement: Essay Questions	235	(24)
11 Measuring Complex Achievement: Performance-Based Assessments	259	(30)
12 Portfolios	289	(26)
13 Assessment Procedures: Observational Techniques, Peer Appraisal, and Self-Report	315	(30)
14 Assembling, Administering, and Appraising Classroom Tests and Assessments	345	(32)
15 Grading and Reporting	377	(28)
PART III SELECTING AND USING PUBLISHED TESTS	405
16 Achievement Tests	405	(24)
17 Aptitude Tests	429	(24)
18 Test Selection, Administration, and Use	453	(22)
19 Interpreting Test Scores and Norms	475