Markus Broer

Markus Broer has over 30 years of work experience in the field of educational assessment and research. Since August 2013, they have been working as a Managing Researcher and Project Director at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). In this role, they provide expert advice and technical assistance to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in areas such as statistical methodology research, analysis, survey development, and project support. Markus is also involved in the Research, Analysis, and Psychometric Support activity for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Prior to this, Markus worked at AIR as a Principal Research Analyst (Psychometrician) from April 2007 to July 2013, where they provided technical assistance in educational assessment and project management for international projects.

Before joining AIR, Markus worked at the Supreme Education Council of Qatar from March 2004 to March 2007 as a Senior Psychometrician. In this role, they advised the directors of the Student Assessment Office and Evaluation Institute on psychometric and research issues and coordinated the implementation of student assessment activities.

From August 2001 to February 2004, Markus worked as a Visiting Scholar at the Educational Testing Service. Markus was involved in tasks related to the adaptation of tests, supporting materials, and procedures for Latin American countries participating in the Adult Literacy and Lifeskills Survey.

Markus also worked as a Consultant for EvaluArte, a Chilean consultancy company, in 2004. Markus worked on a student assessment project commissioned by the government of El Salvador, including the construction of scales and setting performance levels.

In addition, Markus worked as a Free-lance contributor for JETRO from January 1990 to January 2001.

Overall, Markus has a strong background in educational assessment, research, and project management, with a focus on providing technical assistance and expertise in various areas of educational assessment and psychometrics.

Markus Broer's education history can be summarized as follows:

Markus Broer attended the University of Vienna from 1989 to 1996, where they pursued a degree in Psychology, earning a Magister of Natural Sciences. Later, from 1997 to 2001, Markus Broer continued their studies at the same university, this time obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. Phil.) degree in Psychology.