CIT 0503: Assessment of Learning

This guide contains library resources and other resources to support CIT 503. 

Course Description:

This course offers a variety of practical skills for improving assessment techniques and instruments. Among assessment topics to be covered are design and development of assessment plans, teacher-made tests, standardized and commercial tests,and performance assessments. Program evaluation, the role of high-stakes testing and its relationship of learning,and assessment and decision-making will also be examined.

By the end of this course, the you will be able to:

• Define key terminology and explain standardized instruments in student assessment
• Apply the use of critical thinking strategies in student assessment design
• Demonstrate understanding of the relationship of assessment and instruction
• Identify and analyze the process of effective development of tests and performance assessments