Dear Applicants,
We are delighted to announce that applications for our Social Sciences University of Ankara - Testing and Assessment Program (SSUA TAP) are now open for both Item-Writing and Item-Analysis (CTT & Rasch). We use a range of bespoke hands-on activities to make the courses as practical as possible, with reference to relevant theory. This August we are offering SSUATAP Item-Writing (25-29 August 2025) and SSUATAP Item-Analysis (1-5 September 2025).
SSUATAP Item-Writing works like a cookbook for those who are actively involved in item-writing and would like to hone their skills in this matter. After developing test tasks and blueprints, the participants will be exposed to the guidelines for writing quality language items and assessing receptive and productive skills and sub-skills. The afternoon sessions are mostly devoted to writing, reviewing and revising the prepared items. The final day of the module will be covering some useful concepts such as using technology in item-writing, borderline students and setting standards and finally analyzing items for such exams as proficiency and placement tests. This course is held from 25-29 August 2025.
Important Dates
Deadline for Applications: Monday 11 August 2025
Announcement of Acceptance: Friday 15 August 2025
Course Fee: 5000 TL
SSUATAP Item-Analysis Module is designed for language assessment practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of item analysis techniques in both norm-referenced tests (NRTs) and criterion-referenced tests (CRTs). Throughout the program, participants will engage with practical and theoretical aspects of analyzing item quality, including item facility, discrimination, and distractor performance. Special focus will be placed on interpreting item-level statistics to make informed revisions and improve test reliability and validity. The module also introduces participants to the fundamentals of Item Response Theory (IRT), helping them understand how modern psychometric models can be used to evaluate item functioning and test-taker ability. By the end of the week, attendees will be able to distinguish between classical and modern test theory approaches and apply item analysis techniques to real-world assessment contexts. This intensive module will be held from 1–5 September 2025 at SSUA Prep-School.
Important Dates
Deadline for Applications: Monday 11 August 2025
Announcement of Acceptance: Friday 15 August 2025
Course Fee: 6000 TL
Application Form: https://forms.gle/Nz7QSD1obvTBWxoS8
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