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Independence and Excellence since 1938
The Buros Institute has worked for more than 70 years to serve the public interest and advance the field of measurement. By providing professional assistance, expertise, and information to users of commercially published tests, the Institute promotes meaningful and appropriate test selection, utilization, and practice.
Announcing...
The Buros Assessment Literacy Initiative
Furthering the tradition.
In March, Buros invited 12 scholars from across the Big Ten conference to discuss testing issues in higher education. Pictured are three of those presenters:
--Dr. Neal Schmitt from Michigan State University discussing Objectively Scored Alternatives Measures for College Admissions
--Dr. Martha L. Thurlow from University of Minnesota discussing Testing of Students with Disabilities
--Dr. Victor Borden from Indiana University discussing Measurement Validity and Accountability for Student Learning in Higher Education
Robert M. Thorndike
presenting "Some Ruminations on the Past, Present, and Future of Psychological Measurement" at our 2010 conference
Test Reviews & Information
Buros publishes authoritative reference materials that contain descriptions and candidly critical evaluations of commercially available tests, essential to professionals involved in the evaluation, selection, and use of tests. Recognized for their quality worldwide, our publications comprise expert and independent sources of information about tests.
Psychometric Consulting
Buros offers expert psychometric services to assist proprietary testing programs and improve the quality of their programs and validity of results. Our independent verification adds credibility and defensibility to testing organizations and their assessments.
Assessment Literacy
Buros provides instructional and educational resources that improve the ability of individuals to select, develop, and use tests and assessments in accordance with relevant standards as well as accepted guidelines for responsible test use.
"Test users have every right to demand that test authors and publishers present full particulars concerning the methods used in constructing and validating the tests which they place on the market."(Oscar Buros, 1938).
