This metric is part of the Education-to-Workforce (E-W) Indicator Framework, specifically “Outcomes and milestones” which pertain to key outcomes and milestones along the E-W continuum that are strongly associated with individuals achieving economic mobility and security.
This metric (Percentage of individuals who demonstrate proficiency on assessments of higher-order thinking skills) is a measurement for a key indicator, “(Higher-Order Thinking Skills)” and measures whether individuals have the problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills needed in the workplace.
W - Percentage of individuals who demonstrate proficiency on assessments of higher-order thinking skills
Calculating a Response:
Use the following CEDS elements to determine the year for which the workforce participant is employed:
1. Employment End Date ≥ July 1 or null, or when the most recent fiscal year for your organization begins
Use the following CEDS elements to determine the universe of individuals:
2. Pull all unique individuals which is determined by using a unique Person Identifier where Has Person Identifier Type = Person Identifierand Has Person Identification System = State
3. Has Role = Employee
From the universe of individuals, narrow the list to identify which individuals are demonstrating proficiency on assessments of higher-order thinking skills using the following CEDS elements:
1. Assessment Identifier or Assessment Short Name or Assessment Title =
a. The Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal, or
b. An assessment of similar degree
2. Assessment Level for Which Designed = Adult Education (AE), Workforce (W)
3. Assessment Administration Finish Date is before the Employment End Date
4. Assessment Score Metric Type = Raw Score or Scale Score
5. Assessment Result Score Value ≥ the level established by the organization that is considered demonstrating proficiency on assessments of higher-order thinking skills.
6. Proficiency Status = Proficient
Divide the number of individuals that are demonstrating proficiency on assessments of higher-order thinking skills by the total number of individuals who took the assessment. Multiply by 100.