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International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) Civics Assessment
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: Social studies educationThe International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) is the only international, large-scale study of civic and citizenship education.ICCS investigates the ways in which young people are prepared to undertake their roles as citizens in a world where contexts of democracy and civic…Internet Skills Scale (ISS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: Higher educationThe Internet Skills Scale (ISS) measures internet skills, including the ability to search for information, practice online communication, and create online content. Subscore(s): Scores are reported for each skill type: Operational, Mobile, Information navigation, Social, Creative Note:…Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire (ICQ)
Expert NotesStrengths:Widely used and well-established measure of interpersonal competence; applicable across adolescence through adulthood.
Cautions:Focuses primarily on peer/romantic contexts, less on professional or classroom-specific interactions; often embedded in broader studies on relationships, well-being, or social functioning rather than as a standalone outcome measure
The Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire (ICQ) is a self-report measure of individuals’ perceived ability to initiate, maintain, and manage interpersonal relationships. Developed by William Buhrmester and colleagues in 1988, it assesses five domains of interpersonal competence: Initiation of…Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) consists of 28 items and measures 4 dimensions of empathy. Each dimension is composed of 7 items. All of the items are scored on a 5-point summative rating scale ranging from 1 "does not describe me well" to 5 "describes me very well." Subscore(s): Empathy…Interview Protocol for Teacher Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science (Alonzo & Kim, 2015)
Expert NotesStrengths:Helps reveal both the knowledge teachers can explain and the knowledge they use spontaneously while teaching.
Provides detailed insights into how teachers interpret and respond to student thinking.
Can inform teacher education and professional development by highlighting areas of strong and weak PCK (Pedagogical Content Knowledge)
Cautions:Focused on high-school physics; may need adaptation for other grades or subjects.
Requires teachers to watch and reflect on videos, which takes time and comfort with video-based self-analysis.
Interpretation relies on skilled interviewers; different researchers might infer slightly different things from teacher responses.
Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentTags: Science educationThe Video-Based Interview Protocol for Teacher PCK in Science (Alonzo & Kim, 2015) uses video-based interviews to understand what teachers know about teaching science (their Pedagogical Content Knowledge, or PCK) and how they use that knowledge in real classrooms. Teachers watch short clips of…Inventory of Metacognitive Self-Regulation
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Inventory of Metacognitive Self-Regulation (IMSR) was developed to assess metacognitive awareness and self-regulatory competencies in the context of problem solving. Subscore(s): There are five subscores: Knowledge of cognition, Objectivity, Problem representation, Subtask monitoring, and…Inventory of School Climate (ISC-S)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Inventory of School Climate-Student version (ISC-S) is designed to asses 10 dimensions of school climate related to student adjustment. These dimensions include Teacher support, Consistency and clarity of rules and expectations, Student commitment and achievement orientation, Negative peer…Inventory of School Climate - Teacher (ISC - T)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Inventory of School Climate-Student version (ISC-S) is designed to asses 10 dimensions of school climate related to student adjustment. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or other site…Inventory of School Motivation
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: MotivationThe ISM measures school motivation and was designed to enable cross-cultural comparisons in school motivation. Subscore(s): There are eight motivation scales: Task, Effort, Competition, Social power, Affiliation, Social concern, Praise, and Token. There are four sense-of-self scales: Sense of…IONIC (ICAP to Measure by Observation Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science Practice Implementation in the Classroom)
Expert NotesStrengths:Student-focused, observation-based measure of NGSS practices.
Uses the ICAP framework to differentiate levels of scientific practice, supporting more fine-grained analysis than Likert-scale measures
Cautions:Requires observer training and shared interpretation of practice levels
Not yet tested for its ability to predict student outcomes such as achievement, inquiry skills, or motivation.
Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Science educationThe IONIC (ICAP to Measure by Observation Next Generation Science Standards Science Practice Implementation in the Classroom) Observation is a lesson rating protocol to observe the eight scientific methods of the next generation science standards in K-12 science classrooms. This instrument contains…Iowa Assessments - ELA
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe Iowa Assessments replaced the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) and Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) in 2011-2012 to align with the Iowa Common Core Standards. The assessment can be administered to students in grades K-12 and can be used for monitoring student growth, making relative…Iowa Assessments - Math
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: Mathematics educationIowa Assessments, Forms E and F from Iowa Testing Programs at the University of Iowa measure student achievement and growth as defined by the Iowa Core. The tests are sold outside of Iowa by Riverside Insights.ISIP Math
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningISIP Math is a computer-adaptive test of foundational math skills designed for progress monitoring.ISIP Reading
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningISIP is a computer administered assessment of reading ability. ISIP Early Reading is inteded for use with children in grades K-3 and can be administered to an entire classroom in a 30 minute time frame. ISIP Advanced Reading is meant to be used with students grades 4-8 and can also be administered…iSTEM Protocol
Expert NotesStrengths:Grounded in a theory of integrated STEM learning, the Productive Disciplinary Engagement (PDE) framework
Useful for both research and instructional improvement
Cautions:Requires training to ensure reliable use
Rating scales may be perceived by teachers as evaluative, so results may need to be translated into descriptive or formative feedback
Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Science educationThe iSTEM Protocol is a classroom observation tool designed to assess the quality of integrated STEM instruction. It focuses on how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are meaningfully connected during lessons, with particular attention to problem-solving, real-world relevance,…Jackson Personality Inventory- Revised
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Jackson Personality Inventory-Revised (JPI-R) was designed to assess personality traits to predict an individual‘s behavior in a variety of settings and environments, including work, education, teams, and interpersonal situations. The JPI-R contains 300 true/false items and can be used to…Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory Version B
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory Version B (JrMAI-B) was developed to assess metacognition in children in grades 6-9. The JrMAI-B can be used to screen learners for metacognitive and cognitive strategy interventions. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that…Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory Version A
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory Version A (JrMAI-A) was developed to assess metacognition in children in grades 3-5. The JrMAI-A can be used to screen learners for metacognitive and cognitive strategy interventions. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that…Junior School Bebras Cards
Expert NotesStrengths:Uses authentic, problem-based Bebras tasks that require students to apply computational thinking skills to varied, real-world–like scenarios, supporting transfer of skills across contexts rather than isolated knowledge recall.
Cautions:Relies on paper-based, multiple-choice–style Bebras tasks, which may not fully capture students’ ability to generate solutions or demonstrate computational thinking in more open-ended or creative problem-solving contexts.
Topics: Student LearningThe Junior School Bebras Cards are an unplugged instructional and assessment tool designed to develop and measure primary students’ computational thinking skills through problem-solving activities. The instrument is designed to assess how students transfer computational thinking skills to novel…K-12 Staff Equity and Inclusion Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentTags: Instructional practicesCore constructs include: culture practices inclusion, culture embraces individuals, structures, policies and leaership, and people and relationships. Core sections include: agency, expressing oneself, and leadership inclusion, supervisor questions, minority status, embracing diverse identities,…K-TEEM
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentK-TEEM is a web-based assessment designed to measure early elementary teachers' mathematical knowledge for teaching.Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale (K-DOCS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThis instrument is a 50-item self-reported questionnaire. The items fall under the following 5 domains: Self/Everyday Creativity, Scholarly, Creativity, Performance Creativity (encompassing writing and music), Mechanical/Scientific Creativity, and Artistic Creativity. Participants rated themselves…Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, 3rd Edition (KTEA-3) - Math
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe KTEA-3 is an individually adminstered battery sold by Pearson. Within the battery is an assessment developed to be aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards and also mapped to the Common Core State Standards.Keys to Interactive Parenting Scale (KIPS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Families and CommunitiesTags: ParentingThe Keys to Interactive Parenting Scale (KIPS) is an observation-based instrument that assesses parent-child interaction during play. The instrument has been rated “A-Reliability and Validity Demonstrated” by California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse and recommended by Parents As Teachers, Healthy…Kids Coping Scale (KCS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Kids Coping Scale (KCS) measures stress and coping in children Subscore(s): There are three subscores: Emotion-focused coping, Problem-focused coping, Seeking social support Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the…Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Character Report Card
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe KIPP Character Strengths framework combines the knowledge of teachers and character researchers to outline a set of abilities and attitudes critical to leading an engaged, happy, and successful life. It is used by the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a network of 224 college-preparatory,…Lawrence's Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingLAWSEQ measures self esteem and is appropriate for use with primary school children. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or other site providing information about the instrument). This…LEAPS Student Voice Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingTranscend’s Leaps Student Voice Survey gathers evidence on the learner experience, fueling a future where education is equitable and liberating. The Leaps Student Voice Survey is a validated, easy-to-use tool designed to help communities understand the experiences of learners through the lens of…Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (3rd Edition) (LASSI)
Expert NotesStrengths:Strong predictive validity for academic performance and retention outcomes. Widely used diagnostic tool in academic support and advising contexts.
Cautions:Length may be burdensome in large survey batteries. Limited cultural validation across diverse student populations.
The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (3rd Edition) (LASSI) assesses awareness and use of learning and study strategies. It can be used diagnostically and prescriptively, for planning remediation enrichment, or as a pre-post measure for program evaluation. Subscore(s): There are 10…Learning Behaviors Scale (LBS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Learning Behaviors Scale (LBS; McDermott et al., 1999) was developed as a standardized tool designed for efficient, unobtrusive observation of key learning behaviors that affect student learning. It is cost-effective and provides national norms, making it a practical choice for educators. The…