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Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EDS443

MEASUREMENT OF COGNITIVE CHARACTERISTICS

Course Code
EDS443
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Operationally defines a cognitive characteristic.
  2. Prepares a test plan by following the test development procedures.
  3. Writes questions in accordance with the rules of writing questions for the measurement of cognitive characteristics.
  4. Performs basic test and item score analyses within the framework of Classical Test Theory.
  5. Makes inferences about the reliability and validity of test scores.
  6. Evaluates test questions in terms of content validity.
  7. Evaluates the psychometric properties of different items used in measuring cognitive characteristics.
  8. Evaluates different items used in measuring cognitive characteristics through qualitative and quantitative item analyses.
  9. Discusses the issues to be considered in the adaptation of tests.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, the techniques of developing scales prepared to collect quantitative data are discussed. Within the scope of the course, the properties of different types of items used in the measurement of thinking processes and cognitive characteristics in different taxonomies will be discussed. In the course, students are required to plan the test development process within the framework of a cognitive feature they will choose, make operational definitions for the relevant construct, prepare a test plan and develop items accordingly. In the course, how reliability and validity studies should be carried out for test scores in general will be exemplified according to the Classical Test Theory.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Course Aims and Objectives.
2nd Week The concept of validity.
3rd Week The concept of reliability.
4th Week Test development steps.
5th Week Characteristics measured by tests.
6th Week Types of test questions measuring cognitive characteristics.
7th Week Types of questions measuring cognitive characteristics.
8th Week Points to consider when writing questions and creating tests.
9th Week Points to consider when writing questions and creating tests.
10th Week Estimating the validity and reliability of test scores.
11th Week Estimating the validity and reliability of test scores.
12th Week Analysis of test and question scores.
13th Week Interpretation of test results.
14th Week Points to consider when adapting tests.
15th Week Overview
Recommended or Required ReadingBasic Resources:
-Berberoğlu, G. (2003). Planning Classroom Test. (pp:726-731). In Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment. Rocio Fernandez- Ballesteros (Ed.) Sage Publication.
-Özçelik, D. A. (2010). Test Hazırlama Kılavuzu. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. (TURCADEMY)
-Tezbaşaran, A. A. (2008). Likert Tipi Ölçek Hazırlama Kılavuzu. 3. Sürüm. (e-kitap)
-Berberoğlu, G. (2006). Sınıf içi Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Teknikleri. Ankara: Morpa Yayıncılık (e-kitap)
-Hambelton, R.K., Merenda, P.F ve Spielberg C.D. (2017). Eğitimde Ve Psikolojide Kullanılan Testlerin Kültürlerarası Değerlendirme Amacıyla Uyarlanması (Çev. N. Koç ve A. Yıldırım). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. (TURCADEMY)
Supplementary Resources:
-Tekin, H. (2008). Eğitimde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme. Ankara: Yargı Yayınevi.
-Erkuş, A. (2003). Psikometri Üzerine Yazılar. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
-Erkuş, A. (2013). Psikolojide Ölçme ve Ölçek Geliştirme-I Temel Kavramlar ve İşlemler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. (TURCADEMY)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 3 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 8 24
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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