Test Development Services: Partner with our experts
Our psychometricians and test developer consultants will guide you through the complex process of high-quality test development, aligned with international standards like NCCA, from initial design to sophisticated data analysis.
Test development solutions – configured for you
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.
We’ll help you determine the critical phases needed, and plan to achieve your goals.
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 & cutscores
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 guide your 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!
We frequently present at industry conferences and hold webinars to help educate anyone new to the industry. Check out our YouTube channel for past presentations.
What is the test development cycle? Validity.
If you want to achieve accreditation, or simply have a defensible exam, you need to follow the Test Development Cycle. The specifics can differ based on the type of assessment, but the graphic here displays a concise summary.
Validity is the amount of evidence that you have to support the use of your test scores. It 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.
Want to learn more about the test development cycle and how it impacts Certification exams in particular? Download this whitepaper.
Streamline the test development process with our industry-leading platform
Our FastTest platform is specifically designed to help manage the development and delivery of high-stakes and high-quality exams.
FastTest includes modules for SME management, item banking, test publishing, immediate publishing/scheduling, delivery, and psychometric analytics. Store your test blueprints, run your Angoff studies virtually, and roll out exams in less time than traditional methods.
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