Research-Based Instruments for Measuring Students’ Soft Skills

The Research Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic at Mathematica Policy Research has published a new factsheet detailing evidence-based instruments that can be used to measure students’ soft skills. These skills (e.g., self-management, relationship skills) have been identified by educators and business leaders as key for students’ success in college or in the workforce. This toolkit of measures can be used by educators or others to identify youth strengths and weaknesses with the goal of improving long term outcomes.