Publications

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February 10, 2025

Reassessing the fitting propensity of factor models

Wes Bonifay, Li Cai, Carl F. Falk, & Kristopher J. Preacher

January 7, 2025

Measuring Children’s Computational Thinking and Problem-Solving in a Block-Based Programming Game

Kayla Teng and Greg Chung

January 7, 2025

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

June 30, 2024

Calibration, Scoring, and Reporting at Multiple Levels of Granularity: Application to Alternate English Language Proficiency Assessment

Yun-Kyung Kim & Li Cai

June 5, 2024

Sensemaking of Process Data from Evaluation Studies of Educational Games: An Application of Cross-Classified Item Response Theory Modeling

Tianying Feng and Li Cai

November 13, 2023

A random item effects generalized partial credit model with a multiple imputation-based scoring procedure

Sijia Huang, Seungwon Chung, and Li Cai

August 24, 2023

Cross-Classified Item Response Theory Modeling With an Application to Student Evaluation of Teaching

Sijia Huang and Li Cai

December 13, 2022

An Explanatory Multidimensional Random Item Effects Rating Scale Model

Sijia Huang, Jinwen (Jevan) Luo, and Li Cai

September 30, 2022

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

July 31, 2022

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

October 19, 2021

50 Years of Magnet Schools: An Overview of Desegregation Efforts

Rolf J. Straubhaar, Jia Wang, and Roxanne M. Sylvester

June 15, 2021

Examining the Effect of an Interdisciplinary Literacy Program on Student Learning

Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Seth Leon, and Scott Epstein

August 10, 2020

LDC in Action: Learning Effects in a Large Urban District

Joan L. Herman, Jia Wang, Deborah La Torre, Scott Epstein, and Seth Leon

June 9, 2020

Teacher and Administrator Experiences With Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Support in a California Charter-led Turnaround School

Jia Wang, Rolf Straubhaar, and Christine Ong

April 30, 2020

Literacy Design Collaborative 2018–2019 Evaluation Report

Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Scott Epstein, Seth Leon, Deborah La Torre, and Velette Bozeman

March 17, 2020

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

October 31, 2019

Simulation-Based Assessment of Ultrasound Proficiency

Markus R. Iseli, John J. Lee, Katerina Schenke, Seth Leon, Deborah Lim, Barbara Jones, and Li Cai

June 27, 2019

Ensuring the Comparability of Modified Tests Administered to Special Populations

Phoebe C. Winter, Mark Hansen, and Michelle McCoy

April 30, 2019

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

January 31, 2019

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

December 23, 2018

Validating Career-Readiness Features in High School Assessments

Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, Brettany Clemens, and Li Cai

December 22, 2018

Career-Readiness Features in Korean Assessment Items

Kilchan Choi, Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, and Li Cai

December 21, 2018

Using Feature Analysis to Examine Career Readiness in High School Assessments

Jenny C. Kao, Kilchan Choi, Nichole M. Rivera, Ayesha Madni, and Li Cai

December 20, 2018

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

October 31, 2018

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

June 1, 2018

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

March 1, 2018

A Research Synthesis of Magnet School Effect on Student Outcomes: Beyond Descriptive Studies

Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, and Daniel Dockterman

February 1, 2018

From Structure to Process: Do Students’ Own Construction of Their Classroom Drive Their Learning?

Katerina Schenke

January 31, 2018

Is There a Magnet-School Effect? A Multisite Study of MSAP-Funded Magnet Schools

Jia Wang, Jonathan D. Schweig, and Joan L. Herman

January 8, 2018

Comprehensive Standards-Based Assessment Systems Supporting Learning

Joan Herman

October 27, 2017

Lesson Revision With Formative Assessment

Julie Park Haubner, Sandy Chang, Nicole Mancevice, and Joan Herman