GAIN
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General Assessment of Instructional Needs (GAIN): Steck-Vaughn Adult Education [1] 800-289-4490
Purpose: To measure reading, writing, and mathematics achievement; can be used as a progress test in ABE programs.
Approach: Norm-referenced.
Target Population: ABE Programs, Workforce Programs
Administration: GAIN can be administered online or paper/pencil - both versions are machine scored by Wonderlic. The online version is automatically timed and scored by the Wonderlic test server (via an Internet connection). Results are available within minutes via the Wonderlic Online interface. The paper/pencil version can be template scored via the Wonderlic Online interface, with results available upon completion. Wonderlic also supports a fax-back scoring service.
Test length/constraints: Both sections of the GAIN can be administered in 90 minutes total.
Comments: GAIN is not a computer adaptive test, nor does GAIN require a locator test. GAIN was designed with sufficient items at each EFL to accurately measure any student's skills, regardless of their EFL level, on the same test form. In addition to a shorter test session, Wonderlic can automatically export the student and GAIN scores to your State database, saving you more time. Wonderlic recommends 60 educational hours between GAIN pre and post test.
Wonderlic supports a tiered price scale for GAIN. The larger number of GAIN units purchased, the lower the unit price. A GAIN unit includes both sections of the test, scoring, and reporting. For significant savings, purchasing at a State or District Level is recommended. There is no fee for staff to become GAIN Certified Test Administrators. Training is typically conducted via Webinars and runs 1-2 hours.
