Evaluation of Mathematics Instruction

Course Code:

EDEM 485

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable preservice teachers to prepare and evaluate math tests in line with principles of measurement and assessment and the learning objectives identified in the math curriculum.

Course Content:

Middle school math curriculum. Selecting appropriate assessment items to measure specific learning outcomes. Formative, summative and retention tests. Preparing and implementing math achievement tests and projects. Preparing and using rubrics. Analysis of TIMSS and PISA test items.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Case study 3. Discussion 4. Demonstration 5. Group work 6. Microteaching 7. Problem solving

Course Evaluation Methods:

A. Supply type B. Multiple-choice test C. Incomplete D. True-False E. Oral exam F. Portfolio G. Performance type H. Report

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Prepares assessment items in line with learning objectives identified in math curriculum	4, 6, 8	1, 3	A, E
2) Knows measurement and assessment types and compares them in terms of their validity and reliability.	8	1, 3	A, E
3) Prepares math test consisting of different types of items.	4, 6, 8	1, 3	A, E, H
4) Prepares and uses rubrics.	8	1, 3	A, E, H
5) Knows and uses assessment tools for measuring performance and objectives related to affective domain.	4, 6, 8	1, 3	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Fundamental terms in measurement and assessment
2	Analysis of learning objectives in terms of Bloom’s taxonomy
3	Validity and reliability
4	Types and properties of asseesment items (Short-answer, Matching)
5	Types and properties of asseesment items (True/False, Multiple choice)
6	Types and properties of asseesment items (Interpretive exercises)
7	Types and properties of asseesment items (Essay)
8	Ara sınav
9	Types and properties of asseesment items (Problem solving and essay)
10	Types and properties of asseesment items (Performanced-based)
11	Rubrics
12	Measuring objectives of affective domain
13	Fundamental concepts in statistics
14	National and international tests

Recommended Sources

RESOURCES
Compulsory	Lecture notes
Recommended	Miller, M., D., Linn, R. L., & Gronlund, N. E. (2009). Measurement and assessment in teaching. New Jersey: Pearson.

Material Sharing

COURSE MATERIALS
Documents	Handouts for in class activities
Assignments	Assignment 1: Analyze the learning objectives of one of the topics taught in middle school according to Bloom’s taxonomy. Prepare the table of specifications for a test used for measuring those objectives. Assignment 2: Give 2 examples for 3 different assessment types. Illustrate answer key or rubric for each of the items. Assignment 3: Prepare a math quiz to assess learning objectives identified under a certain topic of middle school math. Make sure that you are using at least 3 assessment types. Illustrate the answer key and rubric of the quiz.
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm	1	30

Final	1	40
Assignment	3	30
Total		100
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	*Program Outcomes*	*Level of contribution*
No	*Program Outcomes*	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows historical, cultural and scientific developments of the mathematical and geometrical concepts covered in elementary school mathematics curriculum.			X
2	Applies fundamental mathematical and geometric concepts into other disciplines and real life situations.			X
3	Applies mathematical processes (e.g. problem solving, proving theorems, etc.) into given cases accurately.			X
4	Plans for teaching mathematics in line with the elementary school mathematics curriculum’s vision, philosophy and goals.					X
5	Uses teaching strategies and techniques that are appropriate for students’ age, grade level, individual differences and readiness level.				X
6	Determines and applies appropriate strategies and materials to foster and evaluate students’ mathematical thinking skills.					X
7	Uses and develops appropriate resources and materials to teach mathematics.				X
8	Monitors students’ learning process, development and achievement and assesses them by using appropriate assessment tools.					X
9	Improves professional knowledge by following recent issues in mathematics education		X
10	Contributes to the development of mathematics education by doing scientific research	X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
*Activities*	*Quantity*	Duration (Hour)	*Total Workload (Hour)*
Course hours (including the exam week: 15 x total course)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Midterm	1	10	10

Assignment	3	6	18
Final Exam	1	12	12
Total Workload			115
Total Workload / 25 (hours)			4.6
ECTS			5

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