Advanced Psychometrics and Test Development Workshop

Presented in Partnership

 

Virtual Delivery

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ET

Rates

Single User: $199.00 I.C.E. Member Rate│  $249 Non-member Rate

 

Discounts are included in the rate if more than 2 individuals attend the workshop.

About the Workshop

This workshop introduces attendees to more advanced psychometrics in the test development cycle. The content builds off of  the Psychometric and Test Development workshop and uses each step of the assessment life cycle to explore more in-depth topics, including: automatic item generation, forensic data analysis, item response theory, scaled scores, and equating. Attendees will participate in a practical learning session with an experienced Psychometrician. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a greater understanding of test development and psychometric.

Who Should Attend

This workshop will be most helpful for:

• Certification directors, managers and specialists who are knowledge of basic psychometric principles 
• Those who are responsible for accreditation within their organization
• Individuals who attended the introductory Psychometrics and Test Development workshop

Presenter

Chris Beauchamp, PhD – Vice President of Psychometrics Dr. Chris Beauchamp has over 15 years of experience in applied psychometrics in the Canadian credentialing field. He has extensive experience in high-stakes examination development and administration, examination security and statistical analysis for a full range of organizations, large and small, including licensure, certification, not-for profit, government and sector council credentialing bodies. His experience also includes job analysis (for assessment and on-assessment purposes), test specifications design, examination policies and procedures, curriculum review/mapping, strategic planning and computer-based testing transition. He has additional expertise in item response theory (IRT), data forensics and statistical equating. He has presented at national and international conferences on a number of topics including innovative assessment models, test adaptation (translation) and examination fairness. As a Vice President at Meazure Learning, Chris will work with clients and the team in a collaborative manner in order to help clients meet and exceed their organizational goals and strategic directions as they relate to assessment and credentialing.

Schedule of Activities

12:00: Welcome and Introductions

12:10:  Automatic item generation 

12:35: Forensic data analysis 

1:00: Break

1:10:  Item response theory 

1:40: Scaled scores 

2:10: Equating

2:50: Wrap up and Questions 

Credit

This workshop qualifies for 3 hours of recertification credit for the ICE-CCP. 

 

 

 

Questions and Cancellation Policy

Questions about the workshop can be directed to info@credentialingexcellence.org

Cancellation Policy: I.C.E. must receive all cancellation and refund requests in writing by, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Please email cancellation requests to info@credentialingexcellence.org