UMass Boston

Foundations of Educational Assessment & Data-Based Decision Making

Course #: SPY G 603, Class #: 10080, Section #: 01

Description

This course is an advanced introduction to assessment in core achievement domains (e.g., reading, mathematics, writing) that focuses on norm-referenced and curriculum-based assessment. It emphasizes educational assessment as a means of problem solving and using data from educational achievement measures to guide or inform decisions pertaining to: screening, progress, link to interventions, learning outcomes, and special education eligibility. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of achievement tests, in using assessment data to inform intervention recommendations, and in communicating findings orally and in writing. Success in this course is a primary indicator of student readiness for practicum.

Prerequisites

SPY G 602 and Graduate degree student in School Psychology