Measurement in education refers to quantifying educational phenomena by expressing them through precise numbers according to a set of rules and laws. This is done by employing appropriate statistical methods that align with the study's issues, questions, and hypotheses.
It is worth mentioning here that the explanation has been simplified as much as possible to suit the students' levels, taking into account their prior knowledge. We can also point out that one of the factors in acquiring competencies and the objectives of the course is the constant questioning and active interaction from the student.
After completing your studies, dear student, in this course you will be able to:
- Developing a comprehensive concept of educational measurement and the related concepts.
- Understanding the origins of measurement and evaluation in general and the development of measurement in the field of academic achievement.
- Recognizing the importance of measurement in various fields, especially in the educational sector.
- Recognizing levels of measurement and how to employ them in statistical analysis for various research hypotheses.
- Identifying some methods for measuring academic achievement.
- Defining the concept of validity and reliability in educational measurement.
- Understanding the role of educational measurement in the teaching process.
- Identifying the main areas of measurement in education.
- Créateur de cours: Sabah Saad