Transform your assessments with expert guidance from Dr. Olena Rossi
Olena Rossi offers tailored consultancy services designed to meet the unique needs of your organization. Whether you are developing a new test or looking to improve an existing one, she provides comprehensive support at every stage of the test development cycle.
Services offered
New Test Development
Guiding your test development team through the entire test design cycle, from defining the test’s purpose and constructs to designing specifications, writing and piloting items, and managing test administration.
Setting Up an Item Writing Operation
Establishing a robust item writing operation: recruitment of item writers, training and professional development, and the creation of item writing documentation, procedures, and workflows.
Item Quality Assurance
Recommendations for enhancing item quality at every step of the test production process. This includes strategies for item review and editing, trialling, and developing an item bank.
Test Evaluation
Assessing the effectiveness of your current tests by analysing their validity and reliability. Statistical analyses of test performance data, including classical item analysis and Item Response Theory, to evaluate the performance of individual test tasks and items.
Incorporating Technology
Recommendations for harnessing the power of generative AI for efficient item and text generation. Streamlining the test development process while maintaining high standards of quality and relevance.
Why Choose Consultancy by Dr Olena Rossi?
- Expert Guidance: With a PhD in language assessment and extensive experience in test development, item writing and test analysis, Olena Rossi brings in-depth knowledge and proven strategies to your organization.
- Customized Solutions: Every organization is unique. Olena tailors her consultancy services to address your specific challenges and goals, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
- Ongoing Support: Olena provides continued support and guidance as you implement her recommendations, ensuring the successful delivery of your project.
Examples of Past Consultancy Projects
New Test Development: Lembaga Bahasa Internasional Universitas, Indonesia
Lembaga Bahasa Internasional Universitas in Indonesia wanted to develop a new English language test for young learners and teenagers. Dr Rossi guided their test development team to define the test purpose and constructs, and design test specifications. Over several months, she ran a series of workshops to support the team in creating specifications, which were reviewed and refined through her expert feedback.
Reviewing an Existing Test: Latitude Aviation English Services
Latitude Aviation English Services sought to refine the speaking component of its Checkpoint Aviation English test. Dr Rossi conducted interviews with flight instructors, analysed aviation documentation and training materials, and used corpus methods to analyse speaking test performances. Based on the analyses, she produced a comprehensive report offering practical suggestions for revising individual test tasks. Her recommendations were successfully implemented by the test developers.
Contact Olena Rossi to discuss how her consultancy services can help your organization achieve its assessment goals: olena.rossi@itemwriting.co