ACS Exams began as a Division of Chemical Education project in September, 1930, by many of the same pioneers who founded the Division in 1921, and the Journal of Chemical Education in 1923.  The first ACS chemistry test, in general chemistry, was released in 1934 with progressively more exams added to include virtually all undergraduate chemistry course as well as high school chemistry.  Although initially called the Examinations Committee, the name was changed in 1984 to Examinations Institute to better reflect the broad scope of assessment activities that were being carried out.  Since 1988, the Examinations Institute has broadened its mission to include every aspect of chemistry assessment.  Research and development has also become a critical aspect of ACS Exams operations with integration of this work into new products.  Although traditional exams continue as the center piece of the mission of ACS Exams, these new products are regularly being developed to enhance and support the testing experience for faculty and students.  Examples will be presented of the high-quality tests provided by the Institute throughout its rich history as well as the newer products and services in development for measuring learning in the chemistry classroom.

ACS examinations institute: Part of the division from (almost) the beginning

ACS Fall 2021

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.