Advances in Applications of Rasch Measurement in Science Education

Xiufeng Liu is a Professor of Science Education at University at Buffalo, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He conducts research in applications of Rasch measurement in science education, particularly on conceptual learning and assessment. He is the author of Using and Developing Measurement Instruments in Science Education: A Rasch Modeling Approach (2nd Edition, IAP).   William Boone earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago’s Program in Measurement, Evaluation and Statistical Analysis (Dept. of Education). He is the lead author of the two books- 1) Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences, 2) Advances in Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences. Professor Boone presents Rasch workshops throughout the world. Dr. Boone is a professor at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio, USA).

• Forward.- Preface.- Chapter 1 Introduction to Rasch measurement in science education: Principles and best practices.- Chapter 2 Rasch models: Recent Developments.- Chapter 3 Open source packages for conducting Rasch analyses.- Chapter 4 Using Rasch measurement to study learning progression in science education.- Chapter 5 Using Rasch measurement to develop formative assessment in science education.- Chapter 6 Using Rasch measurement for cognitive diagnostic testing in science education.- Chapter 7 Using Rasch measurement for computer adaptive testing in science education.- Chapter 8 Using Rasch measurement for setting performance standards in science education.- Chapter 9 Using Rasch measurement to assess complex science learning outcomes in science education.- Chapter 10 Using Rasch measurement to research three-dimensional science learning in science education.- Chapter 11 Using Rasch measurement to investigate student reasoning.- Chapter 12 Using Rasch measurement to develop observation protocols in science education.- Chapter 13 Using Rasch measurement to investigate science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge in science education.