This summer will see our next Summer School, this time dealing with both the special and general theories of relativity. It will come in two versions: one will be devoid of algebra, just as the quantum mechanics series was, and the other will have the mathematical details included. I’m looking for two things from our readers to help out: the first is a list of questions you would like to see answered, and the second is a group of proofreaders ready and willing to read through this before it becomes posted for all. If you have questions you would like to see answered, please post them in the comments. If you would like to proofread, please e-mail me directly.
Category Archives: Summer School
Deciding the Summer School 2013 topic
As most readers are aware, Bureau 42 does annual summer school sessions. In 2010, we covered quantum mechanics without the math, and in 2011 we covered assessment theory including formulae but not derivations. In 2012, we will cover Einstein’s Theory of Relativity (both special and general), and we will do it in a slightly different fashion: two downloadable files will be offered with each lesson. One version will be devoid of math, as the quantum mechanics series was, while the other will have complete mathematical details in addition to the conceptual lessons. What do you want us to cover in 2013? More after the break.
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Summer School 2011.9: Assessment – Nonparametric Item Response Theory
This week’s lesson begins to cover item response theory at levels typically reserved for graduate level work.
Summer School 2011.8: Assessment – Computerized Adaptive Testing
This week’s lesson discusses the future of all norm referenced testing, and much criterion referenced testing.
Summer School 2011.7: Assessment – Parametric Item Response Theory
This week’s lesson begins to cover item response theory at levels typically reserved for graduate level work.
Summer School 2011.6: Assessment – Single Classroom Analysis Techniques
This week’s lesson details the types of assessment item analysis techniques which are appropriate for individual teachers working with their own classrooms.
Summer School 2011.5: Assessment – Criterion Referenced Assessments
This week’s lesson details the types of criterion-referenced reporting which are most commonly used.
Summer School 2011.4: Assessment – Norm-Referenced Results
This week’s lesson details the types of norm-referenced reporting which are most commonly used.
Summer School 2011.3: Assessment – Validity, Reliability and Item Bias
This week’s lesson details the criteria used to measure the quality of assessment items.
Summer School 2011.2: Assessment – Broad Types of Assessment
This week’s lesson details the types of assessments available, and what they are used for.