Prepared by: Cheryl M. Asia Measurement is.. • The process of quantifying individual’s achievement, personality, attributes, habits and skills • The process by which information about the attributes or characteristics of things are determined and differentiated • An operation performed on the physical world by observer Evaluation is… • The making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something • A systematic determination of a subject’s merit worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards • Is an appraisal of something to determine its worth or fitness How will the attainment of educational purpose be measured? • Evaluation Scheme is the fourth essential component of a curriculum for assessing the extent to which the educational aims, goals, objectives have been achieved. Two important aspects of evaluation: Evaluation • Evaluation implies a Is a systematic systematic process, a process of continuous determining comprehensive process the extent to that utilizes a variety of which techniques. educational • Evaluation assumes that objectives are achieved instructional objectives by learners. have been previously identified. Test, quizzes & other measuring instruments Testing is a technique of obtaining information needed for evaluation purposes. Phases of Instructional Process Identifying Planning Determini the objectives of the course & stating them in terms of students behavior. & directing the learning experienc es in harmony with the stated objectives Using ng results of student evaluation progress to improve toward the the stated learning objectives instruction . . Functions of Measurement Instructional Basic Purpose Administrative/Supervisory To maintain standards Determine teachers for the PRINCIPAL to determine the knowledge, efficiency , the progress and the Guide for curriculum strengths of the students. making and developing Auxiliary functions for To set up norms of effective teaching and performance learning of the To inform parents of their TEACHERS. childrens progress To serve as the basis of research Functions of Evaluation To assess: Educational objectives, programs, materials & facilities The teacher The learner Types of Evaluation Diagnostic Evaluation Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation Placement Evaluation Characteristics of Good Measuring Instrument 1. Validity- the accuracy with which a test measures whatever it is intended or supposed to measure. 2. Reliability- degree of accuracy, consistency, with which a test measures. 3. Usability- ease in administration, interpretation and application. Table of Specification (TOS) • Is a plan prepared by a classroom teacher as a basis for test construction especially a periodic test. • Is a two-way chart which describes the topics to be covered by the test and the number of items or points which will be associated with each topic. Example of TOS Stages of Test Construction Planning a test Test purpose Specify test content/ cognitive levels (Bloom) Table of Specification Writing the test items Selecting and moderating test questions Pre-testing questions Preparing the examination papers Thank you