Chapter 6 Objectives

After studying this chapter and completing the structured exercises in the module, you should be able to do the following.

• Given an assessment need in a particular User Path, identify the construct to assess.
  
• Apply the recommended guidelines when specifying the domain for a construct in
  User Paths 1-6.
  
• Given a construct to assess, write and organize indicator statements in the domain .
  
• Evaluate the quality of a domain specification from a measurement perspective.
  
• Use taxonomies to clarify the nature and levels of learning outcomes in achievement domains (User Path 1).
  
• Distinguish between the concepts of learning and achievement (User Path 1).

The purpose of the Chapter Highlights is to help you remember key concepts. As you review the summary, click on underlined terms (terms with activated links) to retrieve glossary definitions. If too many terms seem unfamiliar or you miss too many items on the structured comprehension exercises and tests provided for each chapter in this computer module, you may want to re-read the chapter or see your instructor.