by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
Finalization of the credentialing assessment includes integrated academic alignment, conversion of the knowledge-based test to Text-to-Speech format, and release for general usage.
by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
Edits are based on the results of pilot administration, item analysis, and standard setting activities. Approved edits are incorporated into a final version of the credentialing assessment.
by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
Criterion-referenced cut scores are established by a qualified team of SMEs through a standard setting process. A cut score is the point on a test at which a student is expected to perform to be considered “minimally competent” or ready for an entry position in a...
by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
NOCTI thoroughly reviews the pilot data which includes item-level information such as difficulty, distractor analysis, and discrimination between high and low scorers. Test-level information is also reviewed and includes mean, maximum and minimum scores, several...
by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
Pilot testing is a critical phase in the development process and represents an actual assessment administration with a pilot test group. The group must be representative of the population that will be tested including appropriate geographic, ethnic, and gender...
by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
Using the established blueprint as a foundation, the SMEs work with a NOCTI facilitator to select and/or create items for inclusion on the knowledge-based assessment. Some competencies are more appropriately measured through a skill-based, hands-on assessment which...
by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
The Blueprint serves as the roadmap for the development process. To create a Blueprint, SME teams rate the critical content to determine importance in the industry and distribution of test items across the competencies. This important step is necessary to assist in...
by Amie Bloomfield | Sep 28, 2020
Standards clearly outline what students should know and be able to do when they complete a program. Subject Matter Expert (SME) involvement ensures NOCTI industry-based credentials and those we develop for other organizations measure what matters. SME teams review...
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