Assessment software provide tools to build tests that measure knowledge and competency. Additionally assessment software provide means to analyze and interpret test results. Many vendors of learning software (e.g. LMS, Higher Ed, Student Management or SIS), provide assessment software to augment their flagship learning platform.
Assessment tools may also be used or integrated into ATS or onboarding software, as well as talent management. Some test and measurement software specialists provide tools for education and HR. Most vendors specialize in one area or the other.
Additionally, assessment software may provide a means to conduct computer-administered testing. Online assessments present the advantage of providing instantaneous scoring and results, or instant transfer of scoring to test administrator.
Assessment tools provide subsets of the following general capabilities:
Create tests or quizzes from templates or from scratch
Cross-platform test administration functionality, support for mobile app or test taking
Team-based testing administration, collaboration tools available
Adaptive questions that become harder or easier based on a test-taker’s prior answers
Provide just-in-time tutoring or help to use tests as teaching tools
Provide standardized tests, industry best-practice or standard knowledge assessment tests for variety of subject areas
Library of instructional resources, supplemental materials
Test result analysis per student, groups of students, reporting
Store results to show student or learner progress
Test result sharing and guidance (e.g. for parents)
Learner profile & course /session roster
Integration with cloud drive or storage (e.g. Dropbox), SIS or LMS
Assessment software are generally delivered as a service (SaaS) and available via subscription. Some simpler assessment tools are available via perpetual license and can be installed. Many assessment software vendors offer their assessment apps via a bundle (e.g. with an LMS, or SIS). For homeschoolers or independent users needing one license, quiz taking and assessment apps are available free. More complex platforms require annual subscription to unlock all features. Price increases with number of anticipated users (e.g. test-takers & administrators), , feature-breadth, and integrations.
Instructure is an educational software company based in Sandy, Utah. It is the developer of the Canvas learning management system, which is a comprehensive software package that competes with such systems as Blackboard Learning System, SumTotal and Saba.
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McGraw-Hill Connect is an e-learning platform offered by McGraw-Hill Education. Features include course and assignment creation, grading, learning aides, e-books, and student portals.
Edsby develops a learning management system (LMS) for K-12 school districts. The company says it has been building scalable, reliable, award-winning software for education for almost thirty years. Company founders include the founders and architects of FirstClass, a messaging and collaboration pr...
Nearpod is an education-focused learning management software solution offered by Nearpod.
iSpring Solutions provides an LMS platform and according to the company, their solution is used by more than 54,000 people around the world. Founded in 2001, iSpring Solutions is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
PowerSchool Group LLC provides a suite of software for K-12 school management, including a Student Information System for managing school operations, as well as an LMS and tools for managing registration data, assessment data, special education requirements and plans, etc.
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Revel from Pearson supports students with note taking, assessments, and other classroom tasks, and integrates with commonly used LMS.
Formac is a software development company who have recently forayed into Indian industry. Formac empowers the educational institutions to produce high quality professionals and enables the industry to identify and recruit the right talent by developing and offering innovative solutions and softwar...
Pearson is a worldwide education management company focused on conducting research and developing assessments, software, and other resources to facilitate best practices in teaching and learning.
McGraw-Hill offers ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces), an assessment software platform providing a range of testing tools and standard or best-practice tests for subjects in primary and secondary education, as well as higher ed and homeschooling.
NWEA, a nonprofit headquartered in Portland, offers the MAP Suite, their flagship assessment platform and suite.
TestOut Corporation headquartered in Pleasant Grove offers LabSim, a learning platform featuring a wide variety of tests, assessments, and simulations, which allows users to build and administer tests of a variety of competencies.
Turning Technologies, headquartered in Youngstown, offers ExamView, an assessment software featuring test generator, quiz creator, and a large item pool of proven assessment questions.
ExamSoft is assessment software from the company of the same name in Dallas, featuring exam authoring and management, results analytics, and a suite of add-ons to extend its capabilities.
CodeSignal is an assessment platform for technical hiring. According to the vendor, companies of all sizes already use CodeSignal’s Certify, Test, and Interview products to grow engineering teams rapidly, while saving engineering interview time, reducing turnover costs, removing hiring biases, an...
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