PSYCHOMETRICIAN

 The term Psychometrician is a misnomer because technically speaking a psychometrician is someone who develops the tests. The one who conducts testing services is called a psychbometrist. In the Philippines, the one who is in charge of testing services is called a psychometrician.

Functions of a Psychometrician

·         Identifies and selects tests, in coordination with the Guidance Director that must be purchased and administered. Because standardized tests are very expensive, psychometricians must thoroughly research the test s/he is planning to purchase.

·         Setting the schedule of testing services either individually or by group.

·         Administers corrects and interprets tests results.

·         Provides counselors with the result of tests to be of aid for counseling, placements and other relevant concerns.

·         Encodes and makes summaries of test results for future references.

·         Prepares testing materials and other materials necessary to carry out testing activities.

·         Keeps test materials and tests results.