The Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation (Ericae.net) is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to advancing knowledge in educational assessment, evaluation, and research methodology. Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, or policymaker, Ericae provides the tools, insights, and guidance needed to understand how learning is measured—and how those measurements can be used to improve outcomes.
At its core, Ericae is built to bridge the gap between theory and practice. You’ll find foundational content that explains essential concepts like validity, reliability, and different types of assessment, alongside more advanced material covering psychometrics, data analysis, and research design. For those actively working in education, the site also offers practical strategies for classroom assessment, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
Ericae goes beyond traditional content by serving as a true resource hub. Visitors can explore curated reading paths through the Assessment Library, access peer-reviewed research from the Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation (PARE) journal, and utilize tools like the Test Locator and ERIC database guides to find high-quality academic resources. Downloadable templates, rubrics, and evaluation tools are also available to support real-world application.
As education continues to evolve, Ericae remains focused on the future—covering topics like digital assessment, artificial intelligence, equity in measurement, and responsible data use. The goal is not just to inform, but to empower users to make better decisions, design better assessments, and contribute to more effective and equitable educational systems.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, Ericae is your trusted guide to understanding and improving educational assessment and evaluation.
Analyzing Data in Action Research Projects
Learn how analyzing data in action research projects turns classroom questions into clear evidence that helps educators make smarter decisions.
Designing an Action Research Study
Learn how designing an action research study helps educators solve real classroom problems with a clear, practical plan to improve teaching.
Data Collection in Action Research
Learn how data collection in action research helps educators diagnose problems, test strategies, and measure what works with confidence.
Identifying Problems for Action Research
Identifying problems for action research helps teachers ask better questions, find useful evidence, and drive school improvement that leads to action.
The Purpose of Action Research for Teachers
Discover the purpose of action research for teachers: use classroom evidence to solve problems, improve instruction, and make smarter teaching choices.
Steps in the Action Research Process
Learn the steps in the action research process to improve teaching, solve classroom problems, and make confident, evidence-based changes fast.
What Is Action Research in Education?
Learn what action research in education is and how teachers use it to solve classroom problems, test changes, and improve student learning.
Survey Scaling Techniques Explained
Learn survey scaling techniques that improve question design, boost validity, and help turn opinions into reliable data for better research.
Analyzing Survey Data Effectively
Learn how analyzing survey data turns feedback from students, teachers, and families into clear evidence for better educational decisions.
Tools for Creating Online Surveys
Discover tools for creating online surveys that help educators gather better feedback, improve research quality, and turn responses into clear insights.
Designing Surveys for Students vs. Teachers
Designing surveys for students vs. teachers? Learn how to tailor questions by role, context, and perspective to get clearer, more useful data.
Ethical Issues in Survey Research
Learn the key ethical issues in survey research and protect participants, improve data quality, and report findings responsibly and clearly.
Survey Reliability and Validity Explained
Learn survey reliability and validity so your questionnaire collects dependable, accurate data and measures what you truly want to study.
Using Surveys in Educational Research
Learn how using surveys in educational research helps collect reliable data on beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
Question Order Effects in Surveys Explained
Question order effects in surveys explained: learn how question sequence shapes responses and how to design better surveys that produce clearer results.