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General Assessment of Instructional Needs (GAIN)

The easiest way to determine student educational needs and monitor learners' progress.

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Unfortunately, students don't come with a handbook explaining where their academic strengths and weaknesses lie. So you need a way to identify and monitor students' progress in adult basic education programs.

We've got that way, the Wonderlic General Assessment of Instructional Needs (GAIN). Quick, yet comprehensive, GAIN measures basic English and math skills, from basic literacy and numeracy to advanced skills taught in secondary schools as defined by the NRS' Educational Functioning Levels. GAIN's two forms can be used for pre-, progress-, or post-testing to show progress in skill development.

It is ideal for workforce development programs, literacy programs, youth programs, correctional facilities, and students entering adult education programs.

How you GAIN

What Makes It Work

Trustworthy results

Item response theory scoring uses item level characteristics and the overall response pattern to enhance the accuracy of the results.

Constructive reports

Students and instructors can compare current skill levels with prior test results. Reports identify the instructional needs for development. Study plan shortcut, you're welcome.

Easy administration

On site, online, or paper-and-pencil administration. 90-minute total administration time, no locator test required. We love making your life easier.

Simple management

Testing, scoring, and reporting in one easy-to-use platform. Data exchange capabilities allow you to easily transfer information to your database. You won't even need a T.A. to help.

What you GAIN

What You Get

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