Assessment of Learning: Validity and Reliability

This lecture covers the foundations of assessment in higher education, focusing on validity and reliability. It explains the concepts of validity and reliability in assessment, using examples from physics education and student evaluation standards. The importance of contextualizing theoretical models in everyday life for validity and ensuring consistency in scores for reliability is discussed. Strategies for improving test reliability are presented, emphasizing the need for clear questions, consistent grading, and similar test conditions. The lecture concludes by highlighting the significance of testing what students are expected to learn, communicating key concepts, and ensuring clarity and consistency in assessments.