Obtaining an accurate understanding of an individual’s cognitive skills or affective perceptions and beliefs is a complex task. The Methods Lab team has collaborated with numerous entities across various fields such as education, STEM, and health professions to lead them through a robust and multimethod iterative instrument development and validation process. Our team has the expertise to help you develop and/or validate assessments through a scientific and systematic approach that will produce meaningful measures and outcomes.

Cognitive Assessments

• Written Tests (e.g., Multiple Choice & Constructed Response)
• Authentic & Performance Assessments (e.g., Oral Exams)
• Observation Protocols & Rubrics

Affective Assessments

• Surveys
• Questionnaires

Development & Validation of Instruments

• Assessment Needs Analysis
• Qualitative Pretesting
• Psychometric Piloting & Field Testing
• Validation Study & Dissemination

Item Writer Workshops

• Cognitive or Affective
• Objective or Constructed Response
• Rubric Development

Classroom Assessment Micro-credentialing

• K-12 Assessment Professional Development Badging Series
• Higher Education Assessment Professional Development Badging Series