OLC676 - DEVELOPMENT of MEASUREMENT TESTS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
DEVELOPMENT of MEASUREMENT TESTS OLC676 2nd Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Faculty members and lecturer 
Course objectiveCourse aims to provide students test development skills by using the suitable methods related to aims. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Knowledge of basic concepts related to test types
  2. Be able to implement the steps of test development
  3. Be able to interpret test and item statistics
  4. Be able to apprehend the necessary characteristics of assessment tools
  5. Be able to do test and item analysis
  6. Be able to develop qualified test
  7. Be able to do statistical forecast
Course ContentMultiple-choice tests; test development and related concepts and steps. Item and statistics of tests, relationship between them. Validity and reliability in tests, their types and calculations. Item; its characteristics, types and basis of writing item and reduction. Trial form and trial application. Item analysis; its types, methods making correction in items and item selection. Final test; its formation and its instruction, estimation of statistics.  
ReferencesBaykul,Y. (1999). Ä°statistik: Metotlar ve Uygulamalar. Ankara.
Arıcı, H. (2001). İstatistik: Yöntemler ve Uygulamalar. Ankara. Freund, J. E. & Gary A. Simon (1992). Modern Elementary Statistics 8. baskı. Prentice-Hall International Editions,
Gravetter, F. J. & Wallnau, L. B. (1985).Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition, West Publishing Company,
Sümbüllüoğlu K. & Sümbüllüoğlu V, (1998). Biyoistatistik, Ankara, Hatipoğlu Basım ve Yayım San. Ldt. Şti.
Freund, J. E. & Simon , G. A. (1992). Modern Elementary Statistics 8. baskı. Prentice-Hall International Editions.
Anastasi, A. (1982). Psychological Testing. Macmillan Publishing Company. NY.
Aiken, Lewis R. (2000). Psychological Testing and Assessment. Allyn and Bacon Inc. London.
Crocker, L. And Algina J. (1986). Introduction to Classical and Modern test Theory. Wadswort
Murphy, K. R. and Charles O. Davidshofer. (2000). Psychological Testing and Assessment. Allyn and Bacon Inc. London. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Multiple-choice tests; test development and related concepts and steps.
Week 2Multiple-choice tests; test development and related concepts and steps.
Week 3Item and statistics of tests, relationship between them.
Week 4Item and statistics of tests, relationship between them.
Week 5Item and statistics of tests, relationship between them.
Week 6Validity and reliability in tests, their types and calculations.
Week 7Validity and reliability in tests, their types and calculations.
Week 8Item; its characteristics, types and basis of writing item and reduction.
Week 9Item; its characteristics, types and basis of writing item and reduction.
Week 10Trial form and trial application
Week 11Item analysis; its types, methods making correction in items and item selection.
Week 12Item analysis; its types, methods making correction in items and item selection.
Week 13Final test; its formation and its instruction, estimation of statistics.
Week 14Final test; its formation and its instruction, estimation of statistics.
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project250
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project22856
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 12828
Total Workload3165210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Able to comprehend the basic concepts, principles and theories of curriculum development. X   
2. Able to interpret the basic concepts, principles and theories of teaching?learning processes. X   
3. Able to analyze the basic concepts, principles and approaches of curriculum development.    X
4. Able to comprehend the basic concepts and principles of scientific research methods.    X
5. Able to carry out a research in a scientific way both individually and with a team.     X
6. Able to develop curricula in different levels and disciplines that are qualified as to enable students comprehend the nature of science.    X
7. Able to design effective teaching and learning environments in different levels and disciplines that will enhance meaningful learning.  X   
8. Able to assess the effectiveness of curricula in different levels and disciplines.    X
9. Able to design/assess life-long learning programs for adults to realize the requirements of life-long learning.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest