Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment for Learning
Contents: Preface. 1. Concept of Evaluation. 2. Measurement and Assessment Process. 3. Scales of Measurement. 4. Evaluation and Instructional Objectives. 5. Types of Evaluation. 6. Tools and Techniques of Evaluation. 7. Norm Referenced and Criterion Referenced Test. 8. Characteristics of Measuring Instrument. 9. Planning and Preparation of Test.
10. Writing Test Items. 11. Item Analysis. 12. Achievement Test. 13. Measurement of Aptitude. 14. Measurement of Intelligence. 15. Measurement of Attitude. 16. Measurement of Interests and Skills. 17. Question Bank. 18. Use of Computers in Evaluation.19. Internal Assessment. 20. National Curriculum Framework-2005: Vision of Assessment for Learning. 21. New Trends in Examination System.
22. Teacher as Facilitator. 23. Statistical Methodsin Measurement. 24.Interpretation of Test Scores and Methods of Feedback.
The present book ‘Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment of Learning’ is a comprehensive work. The focus is on making educational and mental measurement more valid and reliable and using the evidences for improving pupils' achievements, instructional effectiveness and validation of the teaching-learning process.
The book would enable the pupil teachers and other clientele to understand the concept, principles, processes and tools of evaluation and develop skills in constructing criterion referenced tests, achievements tests, etc. to collect valid and reliable data.
On account of its practical approach, the book may be useful for in-service teachers, teacher educators, student teachers, educational administrators and planners. (jacket)
