Understanding Scaled Scoring in Certification Examinations In the world of certification exams, ensuring fairness and consistency is vital. One effective method to achieve these objectives is through scaled scoring, which transforms raw test scores into a standardized scale, facilitating equitable comparisons across different test forms and administrations. Below, we will delve into the concept of
We’re excited for you to embark on your online testing journey with PSI! Preparing for a certification or licensure test is a lot of work, and we know that you must be counting down the days for it. It’s natural to be a little nervous about what the online testing experience will be like, but
Certification and licensure exams are critical junctures for evaluating a candidate’s competency for a credential. The exam is often the final hurdle on a journey of education, experience, and preparation. Strictly from a measurement perspective, ideally we would be able to administer the number of questions that would allow a complete assessment of the domain(s)
The certification process is as lengthy as it is thorough. Whether you are an operator, volunteer, board member, or certifying agent, it is important to understand the language used throughout the certification and exam development process. Here are some common terms that are important to know. Accommodation– A modification to the format or administration of
In our last blog we talked about how to develop test content through rigorous processes to ensure validity and fairness in assessment – key requirements for legal defensibility. But the defensibility of an assessment does not end with the development of fair, unbiased, and accurate test content. The fairness and integrity of an assessment may also
In the world of high stakes assessment, testing organizations, test takers, and various stakeholders count on assessments to be supported by a rigorous process to ensure that it is valid, reliable and fair. When an assessment is perceived as unfair and unsupported, legal challenges may arise. Perhaps most importantly, we make every effort to protect
Tom Healy, vice president of Water Professionals International, recently spoke at a local college to discuss why certification is important and how WPI works to keep that certification current to the industry as it evolves. The key to this goal is effective examinations. Tom offers a behind-the-scenes explanation of how and why operators are certified.
Jim Grassiano serves as a volunteer for Water Professionals International as the current chair elect for the board of directors.