White Paper Examines Effective Use of Assessments in Learning

For Immediate Release

White Paper Examines Effective Use of Assessments in Learning

STAMFORD, CT – May 14, 2004 – A new white paper from Questionmark Corporation shows how quizzes, tests, exams and surveys can be used not only to measure knowledge, skills and attitudes but also to enhance learning.

“Assessments Through the Learning Process” illustrates how both organizations and instructors can use assessments to improve the learning process and achieve better results. The paper is designed to help readers:

• Distinguish between types and styles of assessments
• Understand various types of assessment tools
• Learn to develop effective assessments
• Analyze the results of assessments
• Understand reliability and validity
• Appreciate the benefits of computerizing assessments

The free, 31-page paper can be ordered at http://www.questionmark.com/a/us050405.aspx

“The cornerstone of developing successful educational, training, and certification materials is the effective use of assessments,” says Questionmark President Eric Shepherd. “While assessments used to consist of reams of paper upon which students filled in tiny boxes, now companies and educational institutions have a real opportunity to use technology not only to make assessments more widely available but also to use them as both learning tools and measurement tools.”

About Questionmark:
Questionmark has been producing testing and assessment software since 1988, enabling educators and trainers to write, administer, and report on tests and surveys securely using individual PCs, local networks, the Internet, and intranets. Some 1,900 businesses, governments, schools, colleges, and universities in more than 50 countries use Questionmark Perception. Questionmark has offices in the United States, England, and Belgium, with distributors worldwide.

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