Using Data to Improve Instruction

LAI-547LEC-A

University at Buffalo

  • Semester
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor
    Terry Bacon
  • Start Date
    01-21-2026
  • Total Credits
    3
  • Call to Register
    716-645-5698

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This course provides an overview of the basic principles of measurement and evaluation, focusing on the assessment of student learning for both formative and summative purposes. Participants will develop the skills to design, analyze, and critique educational assessments that are valid, reliable, and fair, with the goal of improving instructional experiences. The course emphasizes the planning and development of assessments, particularly teacher-made instruments for evaluating standards-based learning. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the appropriate use of both teacher-made and standardized tests, interpretation of test scores and reporting systems, and key elements of the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR), including Student Learning Objectives (SLOs). **Students in NYS Professional Licensure programs will apply principles of measurement and evaluation to their specific content area. For example, math teachers must utilize their knowledge of math to develop math related assessment items, and so on.
Course Area: Education Theory and Practice
Level: Graduate
Dates: 01-21-2026 - 05-05-2026
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Instructor: Terry Bacon
Local Course ID: 26SP_BUF_LAI547_LECA
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