Measurement,
Assessment & Evaluation
in Outcomes-Based
Education | OBE Study
Guide & Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, What is the primary focus of The focus is on learning outcomes rather than
outcomes-based education? content.
Define measurement in the context of Measurement is the process of determining or
education. describing the attributes or characteristics of physical
objects in terms of quantity.
What instruments are commonly used Instruments such as rulers, scales, thermometers,
for measurement? and pressure gauges.
What is the challenge of measurement The challenge is that the quantities and qualities of
in education? interest are often abstract and cannot be physically
measured.
How is knowledge of subject matter Through standardized test results.
typically measured?
What are the two types of Objective measurements (e.g., testing) and
measurement? subjective measurements (e.g., perceptions).
Why are objective measurements Objective measurements are more stable and
preferred over subjective produce consistent outcomes across repeated
measurements? measurements.
What is the formula that summarizes Measurement of Quantity or Quality of Interest = True
the principle of educational value plus random error.
measurement?
What is an educational variable? A measurable characteristic of a student, such as age
or height.
What is an indicator in educational An indicator denotes the presence (1) or absence (0)
measurement? of a measured characteristic.
How is class participation represented Class participation can be represented by indicators
as a variable? that measure participation in recitations.
Assessment & Evaluation
in Outcomes-Based
Education | OBE Study
Guide & Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, What is the primary focus of The focus is on learning outcomes rather than
outcomes-based education? content.
Define measurement in the context of Measurement is the process of determining or
education. describing the attributes or characteristics of physical
objects in terms of quantity.
What instruments are commonly used Instruments such as rulers, scales, thermometers,
for measurement? and pressure gauges.
What is the challenge of measurement The challenge is that the quantities and qualities of
in education? interest are often abstract and cannot be physically
measured.
How is knowledge of subject matter Through standardized test results.
typically measured?
What are the two types of Objective measurements (e.g., testing) and
measurement? subjective measurements (e.g., perceptions).
Why are objective measurements Objective measurements are more stable and
preferred over subjective produce consistent outcomes across repeated
measurements? measurements.
What is the formula that summarizes Measurement of Quantity or Quality of Interest = True
the principle of educational value plus random error.
measurement?
What is an educational variable? A measurable characteristic of a student, such as age
or height.
What is an indicator in educational An indicator denotes the presence (1) or absence (0)
measurement? of a measured characteristic.
How is class participation represented Class participation can be represented by indicators
as a variable? that measure participation in recitations.
