assess

assess, developed by Assessment Systems Corporation (ASC), is a comprehensive online assessment platform designed to modernize high-stakes examinations. With over 40 years of experience and a deep foundation in psychometrics, ASC provides a powerful ecosystem for developing, delivering, and managing tests with scientific precision. The platform leverages cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Item Response Theory (IRT), and Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) to create exams that are more precise, reliable, fair, and secure.

The platform is an end-to-end solution that covers the entire assessment lifecycle. It empowers organizations such as certification bodies, government agencies, universities, and corporations to take full control of their testing programs. From sophisticated item banking and automated test assembly to secure global delivery and detailed results analysis, assess is built to handle the complexities of large-scale testing programs.

How to use assess

Getting started with assess involves a consultative approach to ensure the solution fits your organization's specific needs.

1. Consultation and Demo: The first step is to request a demo or consultation with one of ASC's psychometric experts. They will discuss your assessment goals, current challenges, and how the platform can be tailored to your program.
2. Item Banking and Test Development: Utilize the digital-first item banking module to create, review, and manage large pools of questions. You can define custom workflows for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and leverage psychometric consulting services for job analysis, test design, and item writing workshops.
3. Test Assembly and Publishing: Construct tests using advanced psychometric models. The platform supports various methods, including traditional linear tests, Linear-on-the-Fly Testing (LOFT), and sophisticated Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) to personalize the exam for each candidate.
4. Secure Delivery: Deliver exams at scale with robust security features. This includes configurable availability windows, lockdown browsers, and a range of remote proctoring options—from AI-flagged recordings to live human proctoring—or delivery through a network of physical test centers.
5. Candidate Management: Manage the entire candidate experience through a branded portal. This includes handling registrations, processing payments, delivering score reports, and issuing certificates.
6. Analysis and Reporting: Leverage powerful analytics to analyze item and test performance, ensure fairness, and maintain the validity of your exam over time through techniques like equating and standard setting.

Core Features of assess

• Advanced Item Banking: A digital-first system for managing large item pools, SME workflows, and detailed item metadata and statistics.
• Adaptive Testing (CAT & MST): Utilizes IRT to personalize exams, making them more accurate, engaging, and secure by adapting the difficulty of questions to the examinee's ability level.
• Secure Remote Proctoring: A flexible range of proctoring solutions, including AI-powered monitoring, live remote proctoring, and a network of proctored test centers to ensure test integrity.
• Psychometric Consulting: Access to a team of PhD psychometricians for expert guidance on test development, item analysis, standard setting, validation, and achieving accreditation (e.g., NCCA, ANSI/ISO).
• Integrated Candidate Portal: A customizable, branded portal for managing candidate registrations, payments, scheduling, score reports, and certificates.
• AI-Powered Automation: AI is used to streamline the assessment process, from adaptive algorithms to automated test generation, saving time and resources.
• Customization and Integration: The platform is highly customizable and offers API integration to automate processes like examinee registration and connect with other systems.

Use Cases for assess

assess is designed for any organization that conducts high-stakes or large-scale testing:

• Certification & Licensure: Professional boards and credentialing bodies use it to develop and deliver legally defensible exams that meet international standards.
• Pre-Employment & HR: Companies use it for talent acquisition and pre-employment screening to identify the most qualified candidates efficiently and without bias.
• Educational Assessment: Universities and K-12 institutions use it for admissions testing, placement exams, and large-scale educational progress monitoring.
• Language Proficiency: Language schools and government bodies apply it for reliable and valid language proficiency testing.

Advantages of assess

The primary advantage of assess is its scientific rigor combined with modern technology. Its foundation in psychometrics, built by pioneers in the field, ensures superior measurement quality. The use of AI and adaptive testing makes exams more efficient and secure than traditional methods. With over 40 years of experience, ASC brings unmatched expertise and a proven track record. The platform is a comprehensive, customizable, and scalable end-to-end solution, saving organizations time and reducing the costs associated with test development and administration while ensuring the highest standards of validity, reliability, and security.

Pricing and Plans

assess operates on a custom pricing model tailored to the specific needs and scale of each organization. Pricing information is not publicly listed. Interested parties are encouraged to request a demo or a consultation to discuss their requirements and receive a custom quote. A free trial may be available for qualified organizations after the initial consultation.