This pre/post knowledge assessment aligns with evidence-based principles by directly linking each question to the three SMART goals of the Mind Over Metro program that focuses on mental health awareness, accessibility to resources, and peer support. Each item is grounded in established public health education frameworks, including the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory, which guide the program's core interventions. The assessment reflects best practices in health education evaluation by using clear, measurable outcomes to determine whether participants gained meaningful knowledge as a result of program participation.

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Fairness is supported through plain, accessible language and culturally responsive item design that avoids assumptions about prior knowledge, ensuring equitable participation across different student backgrounds. Reliability is strengthened by organizing questions into three distinct goal-aligned sections, allowing for consistent measurement across administrations and reducing the risk of biased interpretation. The pre/post structure enables direct comparison of scores before and after the program, producing concrete evidence of learning gains.

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