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.
Quality Control in Assessment Development
Quality control in assessment development helps ensure fair, accurate, and trusted test results so every score supports smarter decisions.
Iterative Test Development: A Practical Guide
Learn iterative test development step by step to build better assessments, improve score quality, and make confident decisions with real evidence.
How to Document the Test Development Process
Learn how to document the test development process with clear, auditable steps that improve quality, reduce risk, and speed approval.
Sample Sizes for Pilot Testing Explained
Sample sizes for pilot testing can make or break assessment design. Learn how to choose the right sample and avoid costly, unusable field tests.
Ethical Considerations in Pilot Testing
Explore ethical considerations in pilot testing to improve fairness, trust, and data quality—building stronger assessments before launch.
Ensuring Validity Through Field Testing
Ensuring validity through field testing helps improve test items, scoring, and fairness—so your assessments work as intended and earn trust.
Using Feedback to Improve Test Design
Use feedback to improve test design and build fair, valid assessments that support better decisions—before flaws undermine results and trust.
Common Challenges in Field Testing Assessments
Explore common challenges in field testing assessments and learn how to improve items, timing, and delivery before high-stakes use.
How to Revise Assessments After Pilot Testing
Learn how to revise assessments after pilot testing to spot flaws, improve validity, and turn early results into a stronger, more reliable test.
Analyzing Pilot Test Results Effectively
Learn practical ways to analyze pilot test results and turn trial data into clear, evidence-based improvements for better assessments.
Collecting Data During Pilot Testing
Collecting data during pilot testing turns assumptions into evidence, revealing what works, what confuses users, and how to improve assessment design.
Field Testing vs. Pilot Testing: What’s the Difference?
Learn field testing vs. pilot testing, avoid costly mistakes, and choose the right assessment stage to improve decisions, budgets, and evidence.
How to Conduct a Pilot Test Step-by-Step
Learn how to conduct a pilot test step-by-step to catch flaws early, improve assessment quality, and make better decisions before launch.
Why Pilot Testing Is Critical for Test Quality
Learn why pilot testing is critical for test quality, catching flaws early in items, forms, and delivery before they impact real test takers.
What Is Pilot Testing in Assessment Development?
Learn what pilot testing in assessment development reveals before launch—catch weak items, reduce risk, and build fairer, stronger assessments.