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2017-2018 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

EDU 518 - Assessment for Instruction

Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-Req: EDU 500; EDU 511 or permission of instructorLecture / 3 hours per week
Exploration of aspects of assessment for teaching and instruction. The students will explore a variety of uses for assessments and a variety of assessments to meet the needs of classroom teachers. They will interpret test results; consider how to use assessment in formative and summative ways; and learn how to adapt assessments for students with a range of needs including those learning English as an additional language. The students will also consider how to create high-quality assessments.
Graded