“Mindful measurement is about so much more than efficient data collection and analysis. Principled evidence-based reasoning, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary professional development are critical.”
André A. Rupp, Founder of Mindful Measurement
ITEMS Professional Development Portal
This professional development portal hosts digital workshops, print resources, and professional connections for educational measurement professionals. Dr. Rupp oversaw the initial design, implementation, and growth of the portal on behalf of NCME.
Handbook of Automated Scoring
This 2020 handbook provides a rigorous yet accessible overview of the current state-of-the-art in automatic scoring for large-scale assessment and learning contexts. All chapters are written in an accessible style, conveying the scientific foundations, implementation processes, and innovations pathways for such systems.
Handbook of Cognition and Assessment
This 2016 handbook provides a rigorous yet accessible overview of the key theoretical frameworks, modern measurement approaches, and innovative solutions for assessment and learning contexts. All chapters are written in an accessible style, conveying the scientific foundations, implementation processes, and innovations pathways for such systems.
Diagnostic Measurement
This 2010 book provides a scientifically rigorous yet accessible overview to the area of diagnostic measurement. Half of the book is formula free while the other half uses core equations to walk through the various analysis steps for diagnostic classification models in Mplus.
Peer-reviewed Publications
A short annotated list of publications that discuss broader frameworks, best practices, and generative mindsets for design, analysis, and evaluation work in learning and assessment settings.