"Comparing the Fundamentals of Assessment Engineering and the Constructing Measures Framework for Item and Test Development"

• In Event: AERA Graduate Student Research-in-Progress Session 3
  In Roundtable Session: Measurement and Modeling in Education Research (Table 5)

Abstract

"This study presents a comparative analysis of two significant approaches to test development: Assessment Engineering (AE) and the Constructing Measures Framework CMF). AE is a comprehensive framework designed for efficiently building scales based on systematic and technology-driven item writing and test development. AE emphasizes several critical processes including construct mapping and evidence modeling, task model building, and psychometric calibrations. Meanwhile, CMF focuses on four key building blocks including construct map. There are some overlaping and unique aspects of each approach to test development.

This study presents the specifics of each method, exploring their similarities and differences. It discusses how AE combines assessment with engineering principles to enhance traditional item writing, transforming it into a more efficient and systematic process. The paper also addresses the potential of integrating AE with additional measurement concepts, such as Automatic Item Generation (AIG), Automated Test Assembly (ATA), and computer-based Testing (CBT), highlighting their relevance in modern test development. Through this study, the paper tries to shed light on the developing landscape of educational assessment, emphasizing the need for precision, consistency, and technological integration in educational measurement."

Author

• Eunji Lee, University of Georgia