Educational Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation is a meticulously crafted text that offers an all-encompassing exploration of the principles and practices underlying educational evaluation. Designed for students, educators, and professionals engaged in the field, this book provides a thorough understanding of both foundational concepts and advanced methodologies. The book is divided into five key chapters. The first chapter outlines perspectives on educational assessment, focusing on its philosophy, strategies, and approaches. Chapter Two delves into measurement theories and models, emphasising validity, reliability, and scaling methods crucial for accurate assessment. Chapter Three categorises various types of educational evaluation, such as diagnostic, curriculum, institutional, programme, and meta-evaluation, providing clarity on their distinct purposes and applications. Chapter Four introduces an array of tools and techniques employed in educational assessment, including questionnaires, standardised tests, portfolios, and item banking, alongside discussions on issues like test anxiety and guessing. The final chapter addresses pressing issues related to educational assessment, including the role of evaluators, ethics, professional standards, and the reporting of results. This comprehensive approach ensures that Educational Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation serves as a definitive guide, enabling readers to apply sound evaluation principles and techniques with confidence and integrity across diverse educational settings.
