CHEM 6730:Assessment Practices in Chemistry

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Chemistry or the MAT in Chemistry program.
This course is designed to cover both the theory and practice of assessments in chemistry. Emphasis will cover both traditional, multiple choice or short answer assessments as well as alternative assessment techniques. The theory presented will focus on the design of traditional assessments and the rationale for considering alternative assessments. Practical considerations will include the design, implementation, and evaluation of assessments to be used in a chemistry classroom.