Large-Scale Statewide Assessments

Questar delivers comprehensive solutions to large-scale statewide assessment challenges. From project management and test development to materials production and document processing, our complete range of services spans the assessment lifecycle.

Distribution and Collection

Our integrated system of assembly, packaging, and distribution mitigates risk and simplifies material receipt. We have systems in place for computer-controlled distribution, inventory, collection, document scanning for security accounting, and storage to ensure that your materials are delivered on time and in the exact format you require.

Document Processing

We have the complete in-house capability to efficiently perform and manage the scanning and data processing systems needed for a successful assessment program. We ensure that the necessary space and equipment are available for all programs and utilize the latest in data- and image-capture technology.

Materials Production

Our knowledgeable and experienced staff designs and produces attractive, functional materials for all facets of an assessment program. We design test booklets, answer documents, manuals, handbooks, training materials, reporting materials, and other ancillary assessment materials to fit the needs of your program.

Performance Assessment

We have built our reputation on meticulous quality control and the accuracy of scores that result from it. Our wide range of performance assessment services includes not only image-based online handscoring of constructed student responses, but also consulting services and program development, prompt and constructed-response item development, rangefinding, recruiting and selecting readers, and training and monitoring reader performance.

Program Management

Strong program management is the cornerstone of our collaborative approach. Questar assigns each program a dedicated Program Manager who oversees the project using sound, proven processes built on project management best practices – following the tenets of the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Psychometric Services

Our psychometric services include item analysis, test analysis, scaling, horizontal and vertical equating, differential item functioning (DIF), as well as standard setting (including vertical moderation) and subsequent analysis. Methodologies utilized include classical true score, Rasch, and 3PL item-response theory.

Reporting

Questar works closely with clients to ensure that all assessment reports are generated and formatted to suit your exact needs. Questar is committed to providing timely and accurate district, school, and classroom summary reports and meaningful individual student-level reports.

Test Development

Questar's approach to test development is disciplined, comprehensive, and secure. Our expert staff delivers a complete portfolio of test design services and will oversee the item development and test construction phases of the testing program.