This course is a survey of assessment issues and methods for students pursuing studies in education-related fields or the behavioral sciences. Topics include differences between formal and informal assessment and evaluation, reliability and validity, differences between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests, development of assessment and evaluation instruments and plans, methods for observing and recording behavior, and how to use assessment information to develop and/or modify programs and environments. NOTE: MTH 402 or MTH 504 is recommended.