The ITEMS portal is your entry point into a world of learning in educational measurement and assessment. ITEMS modules are are short self-contained lessons with various supporting resources that facilitate self-guided learning, team-based discussions, as well as professional instruction. In addition, you can explore a network of other professional organizations, stay up-to-date via news feeds, and contribute to the success of the portal. Enjoy your learning experience!
Educational Measurement Videos
Video 1: Educational Measurement
Short animated video overview of the field of educational measurement in a nontechnical and fun way. [7 Minutes]
Video 2: Reliability, Validity,
and Fairness
Short animated video explaining reliability, validity, and fairness in a nontechnical and fun way. [7 Minutes]
Video 3: Standardized Test Development
Short animated video describing the lifecycle of standardized test development in a nontechnical and fun way. [10 Minutes]
Video 4: Standardized Test Scoring
Short animated video explaining how standardized tests are scored in a nontechnical and fun way. [5 Minutes]
Video 5: Classroom
Assessment
Short video describing the role of classroom assessment in a nontechnical way. [7 Minutes]
Current Editor
Stella Y. Kim
Associate Professor, Educational Research, Measurement, Evaluation Ph.D. Program
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
stella-kim@charlotte.edu
Previous Editors
- Barbara Plake (1987-1988)
- Fred Brown (1988-1989)
- Rick Stiggins (1992-1993)
- Michael Zieky (1998-2000)
- Deborah Harris (2001-2005)
- Mark Gierl (2006-2011)
- Holmes Finch (2012-2016)
- André Rupp (2017-2021)
- Brian Leventhal (editor, 2021-2024)
- Richard Feinberg
(associate editor, 2021-2024)
