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Principles of measurement and evaluation

Course Description: This course covers the concept of measurement, evaluation, types and levels of evaluation, types of measurement, rating scales, factors affecting measurement, the relationship between measurement and evaluation, the importance of evaluation, and methods of evaluation (classification, ranking, and scaling). It also covers the conditions required for an evaluation tool (objectivity and its levels, reliability and its types, validity and its types, and factors affecting validity), educational evaluation and its fields, school achievement tests, their objectives, types, and basic controls for the school evaluation process, statistical treatments for psychological and educational tests and measurements, and basic statistical concepts.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

The course aims to familiarize students with the concept of measurement and evaluation, types and levels of evaluation, types of measurement, rating scales, factors affecting measurement, the relationship between measurement and evaluation, the importance of evaluation, evaluation methods, and the conditions that must be met by an evaluation tool (objectivity, reliability, and validity), and educational evaluation and its fields.

Course outputs :

The student explains the basic concepts of measurement and evaluation, distinguishes between their types and levels, and clarifies the integrated relationship between measurement as a quantitative tool and evaluation as a process of judgment and educational decision-making.
The student analyzes the functions and objectives of educational evaluation, interprets its basic steps, and explains its uses in developing the educational process and improving teacher and learner performance within an effective learning environment.
The student understands the principles and foundations of constructing educational and psychological tests, identifies the conditions for test quality in terms of validity and reliability, and interprets the importance of statistical treatments in explaining measurement and evaluation results using modern tools and techniques.
The student applies the steps of constructing educational and psychological tests, starting with defining objectives and formulating items, through application methods, and ending with accurate scoring and interpretation of results.
The student analyzes the measurement results using appropriate statistical methods, such as measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation, employing computer programs for statistical processing.
The student designs measurement tools suitable for the educational objectives and conducts effective educational assessment using various strategies such as classification, ordering, and rating according to the educational situation.

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Last updated: 2026-04-30