I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
School Practices of Measurement and Assessment
ID (subject code)
BMEGT51XX56281-65
Type of subject
contact hour
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
8
Practice
0
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
midterm grade
Number of credits
5
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Berzsenyi Emese
Position
assistant professor
Contact details
berzsenyi.emese@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Technical Education
Subject website
Language of the subject
magyar - HU
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms
Direct prerequisites
Strong
nincs/no
Weak
nincs/no
Parallel
nincs/no
Exclusion
nincs/no
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 580466/11/2025 registration number. Valid from: 2025.06.25.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce students to modern methods of statistical data analysis and their application in pedagogical research and evaluation. Students will become familiar with national and international assessment systems that enable comparative analysis and support the evaluation of educational outcomes at the system, institutional, and individual levels.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. Has knowledge of and is able to apply the most important modern measurement procedures and systems in education.
  2. Understands the key concepts of measurement and assessment, as well as the methods and tools used in educational evaluation.
Skills
  1. Is able to identify pedagogical problems.
  2. Is capable of determining the range of statistical procedures suitable for data processing, taking into account their advantages and limitations.
  3. Is able to perform complex statistical procedures using computer software.
  4. Is capable of interpreting the results of analysis from statistical, mathematical, and pedagogical perspectives, and formulating development proposals based on them.
Attitude
  1. Is open to authentically conveying and promoting the comprehensive mindset and practical functioning of the teaching profession.
  2. Strives to solve problems in cooperation with others whenever possible.
  3. In complex or unexpected decision-making situations, acts in full accordance with legal regulations and ethical standards.
  4. Respects the personality of students, is sensitive to their problems, and aims to provide the conditions necessary for healthy personal development for all learners.
  5. Has a realistic understanding of the teacher’s role in the process of formative assessment.
  6. Is open to seeking and accepting professional support for identifying and resolving conflicts and problems.
  7. Is committed to national values and identity, open to fostering democratic thinking and behavior, and attentive to environmental awareness.
  8. Is open to examining institutional and national assessment tasks.
  9. Demonstrates initiative in the development of new assessment tools.
  10. Strives to continuously improve their own practices in educational measurement and assessment.
Independence and responsibility
  1. Demonstrates professional self-reflection and the ability to self-correct in decision-making.
  2. Displays a high level of autonomy in identifying and analyzing both general and specific issues within their profession.
  3. Is characterized by cooperation and a strong sense of responsibility.

Teaching methodology

Theoretical knowledge is delivered through lectures, while technical skills (such as software use), data exploration, data preparation, and data analysis methods are practiced and acquired during practical sessions and through independent work at home. The evaluation of results is carried out in group work, including the analysis of case studies.

Materials supporting learning

  • T. Kárász Judit; Széll Krisztián (2023): Hogyan térnek el a papír-ceruza és számítógépes teszteredmények? – Szisztematikus szakirodalom áttekintés a PISA, TIMSS és PIRLS mérésekkel kapcsolatos tapasztalatokról. In: Iskolakultúra 2023/3. file:///D:/Let%C3%B6lt%C3%A9s/iskolakultura_2023_003_051-073.pdf
  • Papp Istvánné Nagy Annamária (2019): Pedagógiai mérés, értékelés - szakirodalom ajánló. OKTATÁSI HIVATAL Salgótarjáni Pedagógiai Oktatási Központ. https://www.oktatas.hu/pub_bin/dload/kozoktatas/pok/Salgotarjan/2019_STPOK_01SZF.pdf
  • Farkas Éva (2018): mérés-értékelés kézikönyv tanulási eredmények mérése és értékelése a szakképzési mobilitási gyakorlatokban. Tempus Közalapítvány, Budapest. https://tka.hu/docs/palyazatok/ecvet_meres_ertekeles_kezikonyv_web.pdf
  • Károly Krisztina és Homonnay Zoltán (2017): Mérési és értékelési módszerek az oktatásban és a pedagógusképzésben. ELTE Eötvös Kiadó, Budapest. https://www.eltereader.hu/media/2017/07/Diszciplinak_5_READER.pdf
  • Ranschburg Ágnes (2009): Az iskolák értékelési-mérési gyakorlata és a kompetenciák. OFI, https://ofi.oh.gov.hu/tudastar/iskolak-ertekelesi
  • Kertesi, Gábor (2008): A közoktatási intézmények teljesítményének mérése-értékelése, az iskolák elszámoltathatósága. In: Fazekas K. (szerk.): Zöld könyv: a magyar közoktatás megújításáért, 2008. pp. 167-189. https://kti.krtk.hu/file/download/zk/zoldkonyv_oktatas_07.pdf

General Rules

The learning outcomes specified in point 2.2 are assessed through a thematic written test following the contact hours.

Performance assessment methods

Detailed description of the assessment of performance during the term: - In case of absence from contact hours exceeding 30%, the credit of the subject (according to § 105, 4. of the TVSZ) cannot be obtained. - Submission of the thematic essay - the subject knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competences of the autonomy and responsibility type assessment.

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • class activity : 40

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

  • classroom activity : 60

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 95-100
Very good 90-95
Good 85-90
Satisfactory 80-85
Pass 50-80
Fail 50

Retake and late completion

Due to the nature of active participation, it cannot be replaced or corrected.

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
részvétel kontaktórákon 8
felkészülés a vizsgára 82
Folyamatos Önreflexió készítése 60

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 02.06.2025.

Topics covered during the term

Professional Responsibility and Authentic Representation of the Teaching Profession Main Aspects and Functions of Pedagogical Assessment Understanding and Interpreting National and International Assessment Systems Interpretation and Pedagogical Application of Assessment Results Attitude and Initiative Toward the Development of Assessment Practices Interdisciplinary Cooperation, Self-Reflection, and Ethical Sensitivity in Pedagogical Decision-Making

Lecture topics
1. Professional Responsibility and Authentic Representation of the Teaching Profession
2. – The social role of the teaching career, professional commitment, and reflective practice.
3. Main Aspects and Functions of Pedagogical Assessment
4. – Diagnostic, formative, summative, and developmental assessment; the relationship between assessment and learning.
5. Understanding and Interpreting National and International Assessment Systems
6. – PISA, PIRLS, TIMSS, national competence assessments, school-leaving exams – purposes, methods, and implications.
7. Interpretation and Pedagogical Application of Assessment Results
8. – Drawing conclusions from data, providing feedback, and formulating development proposals.
9. Attitude and Initiative Toward the Development of Assessment Practices
10. – Designing new assessment tools, improving one's own practice, and being open to system-level evaluation.
11. Interdisciplinary Cooperation, Self-Reflection, and Ethical Sensitivity in Pedagogical Decision-Making
12. – Collaborative problem-solving, professional dialogue, openness to external support, and responsible decision-making.

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details

Approval and validity of subject requirements