Test Development Services: The Foundation of a Strong Exam
Our expert psychometricians and test developers will guide you through the complex process of high-quality test development, aligned with international standards, from initial design to sophisticated data analysis.
What can we do to help?
Our team of experts has experience in the entire test development cycle, as well as in operations and management of assessment organizations. Lean on our expertise to make your exams stronger and processes more efficient.
Job Analysis & Blueprints
Use a scientific, data-driven approach to decide what a test should cover; survey job incumbents and statistically transform into blueprints.
Item Authoring & Review
Train subject matter experts (SMEs) in how to write fair, effective test questions, and implement a quality assurance process.
Standard setting study
It is not defensible just pick a nice round cutscore like 70%. You need a scientific, data-driven approach to this, like modified-Angoff or Bookmark studies.
Publishing and QA
Our team can assemble psychometrically parallel forms, publish them in our platform, and QA before releasing – so you don’t have to. Best of all, we can do it again immediately, no 6-week waits!
Trust our experts to help test development
We have a team of expert psychometricians, test developers, and certification/accreditation experts. We excel in understanding your organization, recommending consulting services, and driving the development of a high-quality exam. Whether you just need a single statistical report or complete outsourcing of a certification exam program, we can help!
If you want to achieve accreditation, or simply have a defensible exam, you need to follow the Test Development Cycle. This can differ based on the type of assessment, but the graphic here displays a concise summary.
Why do we need the test development cycle? Validity.
The validity of a test score is supported, in large part, by the appropriate use of the test development cycle, the strength of the connections between the different steps of the cycle, and your documentation of the process. We tailor both our consulting services and software platforms around helping you implement these industry standards.
After developing the test, deliver securely in our test centers or with remote proctoring.
Want to learn more about the test development cycle and how it impacts Certification exams in particular? Download this whitepaper.
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