This course provides an overview of integrated elementary school curriculum. The design and utilization of formal and informal assessment methodologies that support effective instruction will be explored as will the connection between curriculum and assessment. Students will learn how to develop appropriate classroom assessments for individuals and groups, and analyze how to assess understanding in learners, including higher order thinking. Students will create classroom assessments that are appropriate for the age and type of learner. In addition, interpretation of standardized test results and communication of assessment outcomes to students, administrators, and parents will be addressed.