5th NATIONAL SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON TEST DEVELOPMENT
"With Special Topics on Rasch Analysis & Item Response Theory using Software"
Theme: Maximizing the use of Software in Measuring the
Academic Performance of K-12 and Higher Education Learners
ORCHID GARDEN AND SUITES MANILA, MALATE, MANILA
May 29-31, 2017 || 8:00am – 5:00pm Daily

Eins Consultancy and PARSSU are pleased to announce the 5th NATIONAL SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON TEST DEVELOPMENT to be held on May 29-31, 2017 at the Orchid Garden and Suites Manila, P. Ocampo Sr. Street, Malate, Manila (Front of Century Park Hotel). 

OBJECTIVES:  The three-day academic gathering aims to:

1) Enhance the competence of the participants in constructing a valid and reliable test questionnaire;
2)  Train the participants to use software in establishing the psychometric properties (reliability and validity) of the test questionnaire based on the criteria of item response theory models and Rasch models;
3)  Utilize the existing software to create item banks, assemble tests, and produce test scores; and
4) Widen the opportunity and options for professional growth through membership in professional networks and associations.

TOPICS (with software hands-on): Daily topics are as follows:

Day 1:  Educational Software: Installation and Maintenance
Day 1:  Best Practices in Test Construction
Day 2: Item & Test Analyses using Item Response Theory Models (hands-on using XCalibre)
Day 3: Rasch Analysis of Multiple Choice Test (Hands-on using Winsteps Software)
Day 3Computerized Item Banking and Test Assembly & Scoring (Hands-on using FastTest)

WHAT TO BRING during the Workshop?: Participants should bring their laptop with Windows operating system.  The installation of software will be done on the first day.

WHO WILL ATTEND? Expected participants of the three-day seminar-workshop are:
  • Graduate students, 
  • K-12 Teachers, 
  • Higher Education Faculty/Professors, 
  • School administrators (e.g., School/Office Heads, Principals, Supervisors, Directors, Deans),
  • Researchers,
  • Test Developers, Psychometricians, and professionals from allied disciplines.
REGISTRATION FEE OPTIONS: 

As indicated in the table, there are deadlines for the payment so that larger discount is given to super early bird and early bird participants. Interested participants are advised to apply for PARSSU Membership so that they can avail the discount. Download the instruction on how to become a PARSSU member here.  Or, contact PARSSU at info@parssu.org for guidance.


Super Early Bird
(pay before April 21)
Early Bird
(Pay April 21-May 5)
Regular
(Pay May 6 onward)

A. Loyal PARSSU Members

(Active members and attended our trainings at least once)
PhP 5,000.00
PhP 6,000.00
PhP 7,000.00
B. Active member but did not attend any training. Or, attended any training but expired membership.
PhP 6,000.00
PhP 7,000.00
PhP 8,000.00
C. Non-PARSSU Member
PhP 7,000.00
PhP 8,000.00
PhP 9,000.00
Note: Apply as PARSSU member so that you can avail Option B.

Registration fee is inclusive of meals (daily lunch and two snacks for three days), certificate of participation/attendance, printed hand-outs, installers of software, and souvenir bag. Hotel accommodation is not part of the registration fee. But there are cheaper hotels in the area.

HOW TO REGISTER.

Interested individual can register online through this REGISTRATION FORM. Alternatively, they can register through manual registration: Download the registration form here.


HOW TO PAY: Please deposit your payment to the bank account of Eins Consultancy:

Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI):
Account Name: Eins Review and Statistical Consultancy Center
Savings Account: 4713-0565-91

After payment, please write your complete name, cell phone number, and the words “Test Development” on the deposit slip, then fax it to (02)961-0729 or email the scanned copy (or cellphone photo) to training@einsph.com.  


CONTACT US: Interested individuals who have further questions/clarification regarding the event may contact the following persons:

Rachel Amora or Lorna Ga
            Eins Consultancy Philippines
            Telefax: (02) 961-0729; 
            Mobile Phone: 0918.329.2032; 
            Emailrachel.amora@einsph.com


DOWNLOADABLE FILES:

Registration Form (word file)
Invitation Letter (pdf file)

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