Enablement Effectiveness Measurement System · Phase 3 — Instrument Design
EEMS™ v1.0
Tool 4 of 7 · Phase 3 — Instrument Design
Purpose: Design pre/post learning assessments aligned to learning objectives at the correct Bloom's cognitive level. A pre-assessment is required for every program — without it, observed post-scores have no baseline and gain cannot be calculated.
Rule: Assessment cognitive level must match learning objective cognitive level. Multiple-choice tests are valid only for L1–L2 Bloom's objectives. Apply-level and above require scenario, case, or performance-based assessment. Any mismatch = invalid measurement.
Assessment Design Table
Learning Objective
Bloom's Level
Assessment Type
Pre-Assessment?
Pass Threshold
Timing
Gain Score Design
Individual gain score = post-score minus pre-score, per learner. This is the primary L2 metric — cohort averages mask individual variation and do not enable targeted support.
Assessment Validity Check
Check
Status
Notes
Every L3+ objective has a scenario or performance-based assessment (not just knowledge test)
Pre-assessment is administered before the first session
Assessment items are mapped to specific learning objectives in the data structure
Assessment reviewed by subject matter expert for content accuracy