In the testing world, mention of Item Response Theory (IRT) conjures up images of cutting-edge, state-of-the-art practices needed for a program to be seen as modern and valid. The purpose of this white paper is to provide an introduction to IRT using nontechnical language. Since IRT is such a big topic, this white paper will focus on how IRT can be used to assess test-taker ability.

A survey is a powerful assessment and evaluation tool available to regulatory organizations. Survey purposes include validation of professional competencies, evaluation of quality assurance programs, monitoring of trends, or assessment of members’ attitudes and perceptions. One of the benefits of the survey is that it enables data collection from a large number of stakeholders in […]

A client with whom Yardstick (now Meazure Learning) is working to develop a new certification program asked me this question recently. And it’s a great question. In order to plan out exam development activities, including the recruitment of subject matter experts (SMEs) to generate multiple choice questions (MCQs), realistic expectations need to be provided as […]

On March 12th, 2019, the largest case of college admissions fraud in US history was the subject of a federal criminal indictment involving 50 individuals. A college prep organization used bribes, cheating and fraud to improve student ACT/SAT test scores and secure athletic scholarships to gain an unfair advantage for admissions to select prestigious universities. […]

Would you believe it if we said your organization could save $500 per test-taker in your certification program? How about being able to accommodate 300% more test-takers than projected or increasing the rate of certifications taken by a whopping 400%? Imagine your company saving millions of dollars in operations and new construction. All of this […]

Last year was paramount for ProctorU in protecting the integrity of online education and professional certification programs. From proctoring over 1.4 million exams to preventing more than a million unpermitted resources from entering exams, we’re proud of our role in online learning. As we continue our mission of enhancing online exam and professional certification security, […]

Founded in 2003, Control4 is a leading global provider of personalized smart home automation systems to control lighting, entertainment, security, energy, and other connected devices. With a distribution channel of over 5,700 authorized professional installers and retailers in 100 countries, their solutions allow virtual control of any connected device in a home or business. To […]

Dr. Ashley Norris recently joined ProctorU as vice president for academic affairs. She brings so much to ProctorU, both professionally and personally, and we’re excited to share some of her background here: Where did you attend school? What did you study there? What did you like about those institutions? I went to Southern Methodist University […]

I am often asked about online proctoring and I point out that the opportunity to have a true partnership with [Meazure Learning] and the ability to design a custom solution to fit the classroom is important.  – Tawnya Means, Assistant Dean and Director of Teaching & Learning Center, College of Business What was your first […]

Read why Donja Tripp, Director of Student Services, says Georgia Southwestern State University has chosen ProctorU for online proctoring needs since 2013.