Journals Related to Assessment

These journals are reputable sources for scholarly research, discussions, and advancements in the field of assessment. They can provide valuable insights into the theory, research and best practices of assessment, for both academic and co-curricular programs and units. We hope that the description shared will give you enough information to check the specific focus and scope of each journal to ensure that they align with your research interest before you dive in. Happy reading!

  • Applied Measurement in Education This journal covers measurement and assessment practices in educational settings, including K-12 and higher education with the intent to help bridge the gap between theory and practice.

  • Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice This journal covers a wide range of assessment topics, including theory, research, policy and practice. It is explicitly international in focus, and encourages contributions from a wide range of assessment systems and cultures.

  • Educational Assessment This journal publishes research on various aspects of educational assessment including design, analysis and use of assessment for the purpose of understanding performance and quality of individuals, groups, and programs.

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability This journal covers assessment practices, methods, and techniques used in education, as well as the accountability aspects of assessment.

  • Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Published by the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), this journal explores current issues in educational assessment, assessment development, and testing policy.

  • International Journal of Testing This journal focuses on all aspects of testing and assessment, including test development, validation, and the use of tests in education and psychology.

  • Journal of Educational Measurement Published by the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), this journal features research articles, book reviews, and discussions related to educational measurement and assessment.

  • Language Assessment Quarterly Focusing on language assessment, this journal explores various aspects of assessing language proficiency and language learning outcomes.

  • Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research and Perspectives This journal provides an interdisciplinary perspective on measurement, including educational assessment, psychometrics, and measurement theory.

  • Practical Assessment Research and Evaluation (PARE) PARE is an online journal providing access to refereed articles that can have a positive impact on assessment, research, and evaluation. It is intended to help members of the community keep up-to-date with effective methods, trends, and research developments from a variety of settings, in particular highlighting research that focuses on equity in assessment and measurement.

  • Research & Practice in Assessment This peer-reviewed journal focuses on higher education assessment; dedicated to advancement of scholarly discussion amongst researchers and practitioners in the field of assessment.

  • Studies in Educational Evaluation This journal focuses on the evaluation of educational programs, practices, and policies, including assessment methods and their effectiveness.

  • The National Teaching and Learning Forum This resource is published six times annually, and covers a variety of topics associated with college teaching and learning issues such as learning theory, class management, pedagogical innovation, and much more.