EDU 5304 Informal & Formal Assessment
Focuses on responsible assessment practices that take into account the diverse backgrounds and needs of students with mild/moderate disabilities. Formal assessment topics include the relationship between assessment and teaching practices, statistical interpretation of standardized assessment instruments, and interpretation and use of standardized data to write appropriate goals for IEPs. Informal assessment topics include the use and interpretation of informal measures such as writing portfolios, curriculum-based assessment, student self-assessment and observational data collection. Addresses appropriate transition planning for students with learning challenges.