Learning Measurement SIG Presents:

Writing Effective Learning Assessments

with Irene Stern Frielich

fRIDAY, January 16, 2026

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

VIRTUAL EVENT - Link in registration email

DESCRIPTION: 

Do you write learning assessments (aka “tests”) for your courses? Is it usually an afterthought? Do you feel stuck using assessments as a way to “check the box” rather than truly test learning? Would you like to explore common pitfalls and learn how to write effective questions?

If you said “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone! In this interactive presentation, we will discuss the value of writing effective learning assessments. We will examine actual test questions, identifying at least 3 of the most common issues and related best practices that can be used to write more effective questions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS/OBJECTIVES:

Explain the purpose of learning assessments and their role in the learning process

Identify at least 3 common issues with test questions

Write “better” test questions

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Irene Stern Frielich is founder and President of EnVision Performance Solutions, an award-winning custom instructional design and training consulting firm based near Boston, MA. EnVision provides clients with blended solutions on a wide array of topics including talent management, compliance, quality, new hire orientation, disaster services, and safety. EnVision’s innovative suite of services to build clients’ self-reliance include the BRIDGE Solution® rapid development approach, ID mentorships, and EnVision's series of WELTM (Writing Effective Learning) workshops such as the longer version of today’s presentation.

Recent EnVision clients include Boston University, Harvard Chan School of Public Health, Massachusetts Library System, Northeastern University, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Sarepta, Seres Therapeutics, and Textron.

Measurement Special Interest Group (SIG) Mission

Tom Atkinson is the founding leader of the ATD Greater Boston Measurement SIG.  The mission of the group is to enhance members’ professional development in measurement and evaluation; to increase the effectiveness of their L&D organizations through measurement and evaluation; and to engage with the global community of L&D practitioners in applying measurement and evaluation to deliver performance and results through learning.

The group addresses a wide range of topics, from getting started in defining methods, tools and processes of data collection, to more advanced applications, such as, measuring technology-enabled and blended learning.  The group welcomes members with little or no background in measurement and evaluation, through more experienced practitioners.

Refund Policy

A full refund will be issued if the cancellation request is made on or before fourteen calendar days before the scheduled event.

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