Publications
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Measuring Children’s Computational Thinking and Problem-Solving in a Block-Based Programming Game
- Kayla Teng and Greg Chung
Remote Vs. Hybrid Learning Effects on Student Mathematics Achievement in Three Magnet Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic Years
- Jia Wang, Seth Leon, Roxanne M. Sylvester, and Ajit Gopalakrishnan
Calibration, Scoring, and Reporting at Multiple Levels of Granularity: Application to Alternate English Language Proficiency Assessment
- Yun-Kyung Kim & Li Cai
Sensemaking of Process Data from Evaluation Studies of Educational Games: An Application of Cross-Classified Item Response Theory Modeling
- Tianying Feng and Li Cai
A random item effects generalized partial credit model with a multiple imputation-based scoring procedure
- Sijia Huang, Seungwon Chung, and Li Cai
Cross-Classified Item Response Theory Modeling With an Application to Student Evaluation of Teaching
- Sijia Huang and Li Cai
An Explanatory Multidimensional Random Item Effects Rating Scale Model
- Sijia Huang, Jinwen (Jevan) Luo, and Li Cai
Teaching and Learning at 31 Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Jia Wang, Deborah La Torre, Linda F. Adreani, Lauren Kinnard, Seth Leon, David Kikoler, and Elaine Rosales
Exploring the Relationship Between Student Learning Location and Student Outcomes in MSAP-Funded Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Jia Wang, Seth Leon, Linda Adreani, Roxanne M. Sylvester, Velette Bozeman, David Kikoler, and Elaine Rosales
50 Years of Magnet Schools: An Overview of Desegregation Efforts
- Rolf J. Straubhaar, Jia Wang, and Roxanne M. Sylvester
Examining the Effect of an Interdisciplinary Literacy Program on Student Learning
- Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Seth Leon, and Scott Epstein
LDC in Action: Learning Effects in a Large Urban District
- Joan L. Herman, Jia Wang, Deborah La Torre, Scott Epstein, and Seth Leon
Teacher and Administrator Experiences With Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Support in a California Charter-led Turnaround School
- Jia Wang, Rolf Straubhaar, and Christine Ong
Literacy Design Collaborative 2018–2019 Evaluation Report
- Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Scott Epstein, Seth Leon, Deborah La Torre, and Velette Bozeman
Does “Measure Up!” Measure Up? Evaluation of an iPad App to Teach Preschoolers Measurement Concepts
- Katerina Schenke, Elizabeth J. K. H. Redman, Gregory K. W. K. Chung, Sandy M. Chang, Tianying Feng, Charles B. Parks, and Jeremy D. Roberts
Simulation-Based Assessment of Ultrasound Proficiency
- Markus R. Iseli, John J. Lee, Katerina Schenke, Seth Leon, Deborah Lim, Barbara Jones, and Li Cai
Ensuring the Comparability of Modified Tests Administered to Special Populations
- Phoebe C. Winter, Mark Hansen, and Michelle McCoy
Literacy Design Collaborative 2017–2018 Evaluation Report
- Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Scott Epstein, Seth Leon, Deborah La Torre, Sandy Chang, Velette Bozeman, and Julie Haubner
Long-Term Outcome Study: A Longitudinal Study of LA’s BEST Students’ Persistence and Graduation Rates
- Deborah La Torre, Seth Leon, Jia Wang, and Li Cai
Validating Career-Readiness Features in High School Assessments
- Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, Brettany Clemens, and Li Cai
Career-Readiness Features in Korean Assessment Items
- Kilchan Choi, Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, and Li Cai
Using Feature Analysis to Examine Career Readiness in High School Assessments
- Jenny C. Kao, Kilchan Choi, Nichole M. Rivera, Ayesha Madni, and Li Cai
Exploring Career-Readiness Features in High School Test Items Through Cognitive Laboratory Interviews
- Ayesha Madni, Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, Eva L. Baker, and Li Cai
Literacy Design Collaborative 2016–2017 Evaluation Report for the New York City Department of Education
- Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Scott Epstein, Seth Leon, Julie Haubner, Deborah La Torre, and Velette Bozeman
To the Means and Beyond: Understanding Variation in Students’ Perceptions of Teacher Emotional Support
- Katerina Schenke, Erik Ruzek, Arena C. Lam, Stuart A. Karabenick, and Jacquelynne S. Eccles
A Research Synthesis of Magnet School Effect on Student Outcomes: Beyond Descriptive Studies
- Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, and Daniel Dockterman
From Structure to Process: Do Students’ Own Construction of Their Classroom Drive Their Learning?
- Katerina Schenke
Is There a Magnet-School Effect? A Multisite Study of MSAP-Funded Magnet Schools
- Jia Wang, Jonathan D. Schweig, and Joan L. Herman
Comprehensive Standards-Based Assessment Systems Supporting Learning
- Joan Herman
Lesson Revision With Formative Assessment
- Julie Park Haubner, Sandy Chang, Nicole Mancevice, and Joan Herman
High-Leverage Principles of Effective Instruction for English Learners
- Sandy Chang, Maritza Lozano, Rebecca Neri, and Joan Herman
Fundamentals of Learning
- Margaret Heritage, Barbara Jones, Glory Tobiason, Sandy Chang, and Joan Herman