The ICEQ has several distinguishing features. First, it assesses those dimensions (namely, Personalization, Participation, Independence, Investigation, and Differentiation) which distinguish individualized classrooms from conventional ones.
Second, in addition to measuring actual classroom environment, it has a form which
assesses preferred classroom environment. Third, it can be used with either students or teachers. Fourth, the instrument has a short form which can be used to provide a rapid, more economical measure of classroom environment.