The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) successfully spearheaded the training of administrators and selected faculty on the quantitative and qualitative analysis of test items last September 18 -19, 2025. The training was facilitated by Dr. Mardy Verano, Executive Director of Edustudio Learning Review and Training Services, who shared expert insights, practical strategies, and evidence-based approaches in item analysis.
Assessment plays a vital role in ensuring instructional quality and student success. Yet the effectiveness of any test relies not only on the accuracy of its content but also on the quality of its items. The seminar-workshop empowered participants to transform raw test data into actionable insights for continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning, which are key skills that advance both academic rigor and learner achievement. By systematically applying item analysis, faculty can refine assessment tools, ensure fairness, and reinforce the alignment between intended learning outcomes and actual student performance.
As a priority project of the University, this initiative affirms the institution’s commitment to advancing Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) by strengthening assessment practices that directly measure student learning outcomes. By institutionalizing this initiative, the University affirms the importance of valid and reliable assessment in the OBE framework, thereby fostering more effective teaching, stronger learning outcomes, and a culture of academic excellence.
(Dr. Marilou V. Fudalan)
