Frequently Asked Questions - AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity

Frequently Asked Questions - AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity

What does AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity do?
AchieveWORKS Learning & Productivity reveals how students best engage with information by identifying their sensory modes and productivity preferences. It describes individual patterns for studying, concentrating, and learning new or difficult information, helping students develop strategies across multiple modes of learning. 
What is in AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity report?
The report features a graphical representation of the student’s score for all 16 preferences, a description of each preference, and recommendations for helping the student make the most of their natural tendencies while developing a balanced, multimodal approach to learning. 
What are the preferences in AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity?
Have a look at the 16 different sensory modes, environmental preferences, and mindset preferences. These represent how students most naturally engage with and respond to learning and productivity conditions. 
How long does it take to complete AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity?
 It usually takes 20 minutes or less to complete the 69 questions. 
What is AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity based on?
Over 30 years ago, Rita and Kenneth Dunn constructed a first-generation instrument called The Learning Style Questionnaire. Their colleague at St. John’s University in New York, Gary E. Price, became interested in the learning style instrument and conducted a content analysis of the questionnaire to identify the most consistent factors. This foundational research gave rise to the current AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity assessment for students in Grades 3-12 and college. While the original work used the term "learning styles," the framework has since evolved to focus on sensory modes and learning and productivity preferences, reflecting a more flexible and research-aligned approach to supporting student success. 
Where can I learn more about the research behind learning styles?
Just take a look at our research section to explore the studies and foundational work behind sensory modes, environmental and mindset preferences, and the development of a multimodal approach to learning. 
What do the terms “valid” and “reliable” mean?
A valid instrument accurately measures what it is intended to measure. A reliable instrument produces consistent results when administered under similar conditions over time. Together, validity and reliability provide confidence that the assessment is both accurate and dependable in evaluating individual learning and productivity characteristics.
How do you know an assessment works as it claims to?
It’s easy to find an assessment with amazing claims, but few companies are willing to show you the research conducted on their assessment. Our assessments are both valid (they measure what they claim to) and reliable (the results have been repeated consistently). You can read more about the psychometrics, or statistical analysis, of our assessments at https://www.humanesources.com/research. We’re proud of the meaningful difference our assessments make in students’ lives every day and are happy to share their results. 
What does AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity include?
AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity includes accounts with portfolios for all registered users, a complete student learning style and productivity preferences assessment and report, and professional tools for educators, counselors and administrators.
 

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