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Time Management Behavior Scale
Expert NotesStrengths:Four-factor structure supported in U.S. college students and subsequent studies; useful for examining relationships between time management, academic performance, stress, and perceived control of time.
Cautions:Limited evidence for K–12 students or using scores to evaluate the effectiveness of time-management interventions.
Topics: Student LearningTags: College readinessThe Time Management Behavior Scale (TMBS) is a self-report survey that measures how students manage their time. It assesses four areas: setting goals and priorities, time-management mechanics, preference for organization, and perceived control of time. It was developed for college students and is…Tool for Assessing Culturally Responsive Schooling in Indigenous-serving Schools
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentThe Tool for Assessing Culturally Responsive Schooling in Indigenous-serving Schools is designed to assess the alignment of culturally responsive schooling principles within schools serving predominantly U.S. Indigenous students. Schools that serve a majority of Indigenous students are generally…Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy (TOPSE)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Families and CommunitiesThe Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy (TOPSE) is a UK-developed instrument that assesses six parenting domains: emotion and affection, play and enjoyment, empathy and understanding, control, discipline and boundary setting, pressures of parenting self-acceptance and learning and knowledge…Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Assessment Suite (TEIQue)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe TEIQue is a scientific measurement instrument based exclusively on trait EI theory and providing a comprehensive assessment of the emotional world of the individual. The TEIQue is predicated on trait EI theory, which conceptualises emotional intelligence as a personality trait, located at the…Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Provides internationally comparable data on students’ science knowledge and achievement.
Large, representative samples allow analysis of trends over time and across countries.
Cautions:Not aligned to NGSS and three-dimensional science learning
Focuses primarily on curriculum-based knowledge, not broader scientific skills or practices
Relies on standardized test items, which may not capture all aspects of student understanding
Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Science educationThe Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is an international large-scale assessment that measures students’ achievement in mathematics and science at Grades 4 and 8. Conducted every four years, TIMSS compares student performance across participating countries and tracks…Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) - Mathematics
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) math assessmentis an international standardized test that measures math reasoning and problem solving in algebra, geometry, data analysis, and probability.TIMSS is in the process of transitioning to a digitally-based assessment…Tripod School Climate Index
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Tripod School Climate Index is comprised of seven question items across two commonly accepted dimensions of school climate, safety and relationships. Each question item is answered on a 5-point Likert scale by students in grade 6 though grade 12. Note: The overview provided for this instrument…U. S. Department of Education School Climate Survey (EDSCLS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe EDSCLS national benchmark study questionnaires designed for students, instructional staff, and non-instructional staff/principal cover 3 domains and 13 topics. The ED School Climate Surveys (EDSCLS) are a suite of survey instruments that were developed for schools, districts, and states by NCES…UChicago Consortium 5Essentials Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe 5Essentials Survey from the University of Chicago's Consortium on School Research is an improvement framework and diagnostic survey tool used to assess a school's strengths while highlighting areas and opportunities for improvement across five essential factors for school improvement (Effective…UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Higher educationThe UCLA Loneliness Scale-3 is an instrument measuring self-reported subjective feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Its 20 items use a Likert-type rating scale ranging from 1 (never) to 4 (always).University of Idaho Survey of Parenting Practice (UISPP)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Families and CommunitiesTags: ParentingThe University of Idaho Survey of Parenting Practice (UISPP) is a self-reporting instrument that parents can complete to measure the effect of a parenting education program. The UISPP was created for the purpose of the "Parents as Teachers" program and assesses the knowledge, confidence, skills,…USCIS Naturalization Test - Civics
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: Social studies educationThe civics portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Test consists of 100 potential items (typically 10 randomly drawn in USCIS practice)and assesses those applying for citizenship on their knowledge of U.S. history and government. Numerous states also…VIA Adult Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Higher educationIn July 2017, the VIA Institute completed and released a substantial revision of the VIA Inventory of Strengths, as well as the development of several new scales. These new assessments are part of the VIA Assessment Suite for Adults. For each of these assessments signature strengths, 24 strength…VIA Youth Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Values in Action Youth Survey (VIA Youth Survey) is an open-access Likert survey for children ages 10-17 measuring 24 character strengths within the broad categories Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, Transcendence, and Wisdom. It has both a 96- and 198- item version, and it has been…Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Third Edition (Vineland-3)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingVineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Third Edition (Vineland-3) is an instrument for diagnosing intellectual and developmental disabilities and planning treatment. Vineland-3 focuses on the following domains of adaptive behavior: 1) communication, 2) daily living skills, and 3) socialization. Vineland…Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey/Authoritative School Climate Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey also known as the Authoritative School Climate Survey is administered to students and teachers/staff to assess disciplinary structure and student support, two school climate factors that are thought to inlfluence school climate outcomes such as student…Virtual Environment for Social Information Processing Assessment Tool for Upper Elementary and Middle School Children
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingVESIP™ is an easy to use, web-based direct assessment of children’s social information processing skills that utilizes an interactive and immersive simulation format. It is designed for children in grades 3–7 (approx. 8–12 years old). Through computer animation, a child assumes the role of a…Washoe County School District Social and Emotional Competency Assessments (WCSD-SECAs)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Washoe County School District Social and Emotional Competency Assessments (WCSD-SECAs) are free, open-source instruments that measure the self-reported social and emotional competencies of students in grades 5-12. The WCSD-SECA instruments were developed through a collaboration among WCSD, the…Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition (WIAT-4) - Math
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: Mathematics educationWechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition (WIAT-4) is an individually administered achievement test sold by Pearson for use in a variety of clinical, education, and research settings.Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition (WIAT-4) - ELA
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningWIAT-4 is an achievement test that can be used in a multitude of settings by a wide range of professionals. It assesses individual's academic achievement (or ability to apply cognitive skills and learned knowledge to grade-level expectations) in reading, math, and written and oral language. It can…Well-Being Indicator Tool for Youth (WIT-Y)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Well-being Indicator Tool for Youth (WIT-Y) was designed for youth aged 15-21 years who currently are in or in the past have had contact with the child welfare system. The WIT-Y consists of three components: The WIT-Y assessment, an online tool that youth can complete to explore their well…West Virginia School Climate Surveys
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingTo ensure a positive and supportive learning experience, county school districts and schools should engage in a data-driven planning process, identify needs, and implement interventions targeting those needs. To support that process the West Virginia School Learning Environment Surveys are provided…What‘s Happening In This School (WHITS) Questionnaire
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe What's Happening in This School Questionnaire (WHITS) is a six scale survey measuring school climate designed for use with students ranging from grades 8 through grade 12. The six scales comprising this survey include, teacher support, peer connectedness, school connectedness, affirming…What's My School Mindset? Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentTags: BelongingSurvey is used to operationalize teachers' beliefs of their school's ability to help all chidlren learn and grow. Collects teachers perceptions about their school culture. Five key features of a school growth mindset culture include: shared leadership, open communication, professional collaboration…Wide Range Achievement Test, Fifth Edition (WRAT5) - Math
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: Mathematics educationThe Wide Range Achievement Test, Fifth Edition (WRAT5) is an assessment sold by Pearson that measures math skills, in addition to reading and spelling, and helps identify possible learning disabilities.Wide Range Achievement Test, Fifth Edition (WRAT5) - Reading
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe Wide Range Achievement Test Fifth Edition (WRAT5) assess students in several areas including reading and spelling, as well as assessment of math skills. These assessments can also be used to identify possible learning disabilities.WNSLAE Academic Motivation Scale
Expert NotesStrengths:Can be linked to college experiences and student outcomes, making it useful for research on factors associated with academic motivation.
Cautions:Validation evidence is based on a sample with limited racial and ethnic diversity, which may constrain generalizability across more diverse student populations.
Topics: Student LearningTags: Motivation, Student engagementThe WNSLAE Academic Motivation Scale is a brief self-report survey developed for the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education (WNSLAE). It measures students’ academic motivation through items about their willingness to work hard to learn, interest in learning beyond course requirements, the…Woodcock-Johnson IV - ELA
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe Woodcock-Johnson IV contains three co-normed batteries that measure strengths and weaknesses and diagnose learning abilities. The WJ IV is an individually-administeredcomprehensive assessment suite that can identify patterns of strength and weaknesses in cognitive, language, and academic…Woodcock-Johnson IV - Math
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningTags: Mathematics educationWoodcock-Johnson IV, sold by Riverside Insights, includes individually-adminstered tests of achievement designedtomeasure strengths and weaknesses and diagnose learning abilities.In addition to mathematics, the WJ IV assesses oral language, reading, and writing.Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests | Third Edition (WRMT-III)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student LearningThe WRMT-III are individually administered assessments of reading readiness and reading achievement.