Framework
Two foundational concepts. One transparent model.
Every AES calculation, dashboard, and recommendation traces back to these two frameworks.
AEF
Assessment Economics Framework
A comprehensive framework for modeling the complete economic lifecycle of assessment development — from construct definition through ten-year maintenance of calibrated item banks.
Phase 01
Research & construct definition
Phase 02
Assessment design & blueprint
Phase 03
Item development & translation
Phase 04
Pilot testing
Phase 05
Psychometric analysis & calibration
Phase 06
Norming & scaling
Phase 07
Technology & delivery platform
Phase 08
Deployment & training
Phase 09
Maintenance, recalibration & refresh
AII
Assessment Investment Index
A composite decision-support index that scores the attractiveness of an assessment investment on a 0–100 scale. Six weighted components. Fully explainable.
| Component | Weight | What it captures |
|---|---|---|
| Financial viability | 17% | ROI horizon, break-even, TCO under stress. |
| Psychometric readiness | 17% | Coverage of piloting, calibration, and norming. |
| Technical feasibility | 17% | Delivery-mode maturity and platform investment. |
| Organizational capability | 17% | Staffing depth and delivery strategy fit. |
| Strategic value | 17% | Reach, item-bank scale, language coverage. |
| Risk profile | 15% | Inverse-risk contribution across dimensions. |
The AII surfaces a clear executive recommendation while preserving transparency — each sub-score is drillable and every input assumption is editable.