EU487P
Assessment and Evaluation P/J
0.25 Credit

This course will examine current policies and "best practices" related to assessment and evaluation as informed by recent research and relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policy, and supporting documents. Teacher Candidates will differentiate between assessment and evaluation, and between marking, grading and reporting. Teacher Candidates will build foundational pedagogical knowledge for evaluating and reporting student progress and achievement using the Elementary Provincial Report Card and the Elementary Progress Report. The course will also examine the role of large-scale assessments and develop knowledge and skills for analyzing and interpreting their results . Course content will focus on evaluation and reporting policies and practices appropriate for learners in Kindergarten to grade 6.