Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6EMB002Measurement and Evaluation in Primary Education2+0+02330.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The main purpose of this course is for students to explain the basic concepts of measurement and evaluation, to understand measurement tools. Understand and apply the required features, perform basic statistical analysis on test scores to acquire knowledge and skills about traditional/alternative measurement techniques and their applications. is intended.
Course Content The place and importance of measurement and evaluation in education; basic concepts of measurement and evaluation; psychometric (validity, reliability, usefulness) properties of measurement tools; development and implementation of achievement tests; interpreting test results and giving feedback; analysis of test and item scores; evaluation and grading.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-and-answer, case study, brainstorming.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Merve YILDIRIM SEHERYELİ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Doğan, N. (Ed.)(2020). Eğitimde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Tekin, H. (2018). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Yargı Yayınevi
Turgut, M. F. ve Baykul, Y. (2012). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Kutlu, Ö., Doğan, D. & Karakaya, İ. (2017). Eğitimde Ölçme ve Değerlendirme: Performansa ve Portfolyoya Dayalı Durum Belirleme. Pegem Akademi.
Course Notes The course is conducted in a format that supports theoretical knowledge of measurement and evaluation in education with practical activities. Students are expected to evaluate the validity, reliability, and usability of measurement tools; recognize different types of tests; apply the test development process; and perform basic calculations related to test and item statistics. The course also emphasizes the interpretation of assessment results, the provision of appropriate feedback, and the purposeful use of traditional and complementary assessment approaches in educational settings.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %15
Education %75
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 86

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 They understand the place and importance of measurement and evaluation in education.
2 They can distinguish different types of errors introduced into measurements.
3 They can take the necessary actions to determine and improve the reliability of measurements.
4 They can take the necessary actions to determine and improve the validity of measurements.
5 They can distinguish the strengths and weaknesses of different types of tests.
6 They can perform basic statistical calculations on measurements.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The place and importance of measurement and evaluation in education, basic concepts
2 Evaluation types, correlation, errors according to criteria and purpose
3 reliability
4 Reliability, factors affecting reliability
5 Validity, validity – reliability relationship, usefulness
6 Test types
7 Test development process
8 Midterm exam
9 Tests used in education
10 Complementary evaluation approaches
11 Test statistics
12 Item statistics
13 Relationships between test and item statistics
14 General repetition and evaluation of the course

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
All 3 2 2 1 3 4 3 4 3 1 5 4 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C1 5 2 2 2 1 3 2 4 3 1 5 5 1 1 2 2 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 3
C2 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C3 2 1 2 1 3 4 3 4 2 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C4 2 1 2 1 3 4 3 4 2 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C5 5 2 1 1 1 5 1 5 5 2 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C6 1 1 1 1 4 2 5 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant