ASC’s Blog: Resources on Assessment, Psychometrics, & Edtech
ASC continually posts new resources and articles on our blog, covering industry news, scholarly conferences, and discussions of important psychometric concepts. See the most recent articles in the blog below.
What are Cognitive Diagnostic Models?
What Are Cognitive Diagnostic Models? Cognitive diagnostic models (CDMs) are a psychometric framework designed to enhance how tests are structured…
What Should Psychometrics Be Doing?
The Goal: Quality Assessment On March 31, 2017, I read an article in The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (the journal published by…
Big Data: The Future of Assessment
Assessments have long been a cornerstone of education, hiring, and psychological research. However, with advancements in artificial intelligence and machine…
¿Qué es KSAO y cómo impacta en la evaluación?
¿Qué es un KSAO? Los KSAOs (Conocimientos, Habilidades, Capacidades y Otras Características) son una forma de definir los atributos humanos…
¿Qué es una rúbrica?
¿Qué es una rúbrica? Una rúbrica es un conjunto de reglas que convierte respuestas no estructuradas en evaluaciones (como ensayos)…
What is a rubric?
What is a Rubric? A rubric is a set of rules for converting unstructured responses on assessments—such as essays—into structured…
SIFT: Una Nueva Herramienta para la Detección de Fraude en Pruebas
Introducción El fraude en pruebas es un fenómeno extremadamente común. Todos hemos visto artículos sobre trampas en exámenes. Sin embargo,…
Time Limits in Assessment
Time limits are an essential parameter to just about every type of assessment. A time limit is the length of…
Evaluación de Habilidades Blandas en el Entorno Laboral Moderno
En el mundo laboral actual, la experiencia técnica por sí sola ya no garantiza el éxito profesional. Las habilidades blandas—como…
SIFT: A new tool for detection of test fraud
Introduction Test fraud is an extremely common occurrence. We’ve all seen articles about examinee cheating. However, there are very few…
What is a KSAO, and how does it impact assessment?
KSAOs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics) is an approach to defining the human attributes necessary for success on a…
Soft Skills Assessment in the Modern Workplace
In the evolving landscape of modern employment, technical expertise alone no longer guarantees professional success. Soft skills—interpersonal abilities, emotional intelligence,…
Evaluación de RH para la etapa previa al empleo: enfoques y soluciones
La evaluación de RH es una parte fundamental del ecosistema de RH, que se utiliza para seleccionar a los mejores…
¿Qué es el escalamiento vertical en la evaluación?
El escalamiento vertical es el proceso de colocar las puntuaciones de las evaluaciones educativas que miden el mismo dominio de…
Tres enfoques para la equiparación de TRÍ
Si está entregando pruebas de alto riesgo en formas lineales, o está pilotando un banco para prueba adaptativa computarizada/prueba lineal…
Digital Literacy Assessment and its Role in Modern Education
Digital literacy assessments are a critical aspect of modern educational and workforce development initiatives, given today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world,…
Summative vs Formative Assessment in Education
Summative and formative assessment are a crucial component of the educational process. If you work in the educational assessment field…
Situational Judgment Tests: Higher Fidelity in Pre-Employment Testing
Situational judgment tests (SJTs) are a type of assessment typically used in a pre-employment context to assess candidates’ soft skills…