Yi Zheng
Biography
Yi Zheng studies theories and practices in educational and psychological testing. Examples of her research are developing tests/surveys/scales, developing psychometric procedures for testing program operations, and developing automated test assembly algorithms.
Professor Zheng is particularly specialized in computerized adaptive testing (CAT), which is a cutting-edge technology where computer algorithms are created to tailor a test in real time to each individual test-taker. Capitalizing on digital technology, CAT also provides great flexibility in test design and administration, ease in data management, and ever-emerging digital experiences for test takers.
Researchers who are interested in developing computer-based personalized assessments / measures are welcome to get in touch via email.
Education
- Ph.D. Educational Measurement, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014
- M.S. Statistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010
- B.S. Psychology, Beijing Normal University, China 2009
Research Interests
My research focuses on improving the methods and technology of test design, delivery, scoring, and analysis. My main research specialty is computerized adaptive testing (e.g., online calibration, item selection, exposure control, content balancing). My other interest areas include item response theory, multistage adaptive testing, automated test assembly, test equating, test security, and cognitive diagnosis. Currently I'm also involved in various data mining studies, including developing computerized adaptive tests based on machine learning frameworks. Researchers who are interested in developing computer-based personalized assessments / measures are welcome to get in touch via email!
Publications
See attached CV for updated publications.
Research Activity
- Developing usable computerized adaptive tests with Concerto platform.
- Innovating computerized adaptive testing with machine learning techniques.
- Psychometric consultant on various research projects.
- Developer and maintainer of R-package NPCD.
- Data analyst on various collaborative projects.
Courses
| Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| STP 530 | Applied Regression Analysis |
| DCI 784 | Internship |
| MTE 792 | Research |
| DCI 792 | Research |
| DCI 799 | Dissertation |
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| MAT 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAT 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| STP 530 | Applied Regression Analysis |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| STP 599 | Thesis |
| DCI 691 | Seminar |
| EPA 790 | Reading and Conference |
| DCI 799 | Dissertation |
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| EDP 554 | Analysis-of-Variance Methods |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| DCI 784 | Internship |
| DCI 792 | Research |
| DCI 799 | Dissertation |
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| MAT 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAT 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| STP 530 | Applied Regression Analysis |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| STP 599 | Thesis |
| DCI 691 | Seminar |
| EPA 790 | Reading and Conference |
| DCI 799 | Dissertation |
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| STP 429 | Experimental Statistics |
| STP 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| DCI 792 | Research |
| DCI 799 | Dissertation |
| Fall 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| MAT 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| STP 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAT 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| STP 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| STP 599 | Thesis |
| EPA 790 | Reading and Conference |
| Spring 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| STP 429 | Experimental Statistics |
| STP 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| EDP 552 | Multi Regression/Correlatn Mth |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| STP 792 | Research |
| MTE 792 | Research |
| Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| STP 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAT 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAT 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| STP 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| STP 599 | Thesis |
| DCI 691 | Seminar |
| EPA 790 | Reading and Conference |
| Spring 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| STP 429 | Experimental Statistics |
| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| STP 493 | Honors Thesis |
| COE 502 | Introduction to Data Analysis |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| STP 429 | Experimental Statistics |
| MAT 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAT 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| STP 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| STP 593 | Applied Project |
| STP 599 | Thesis |
| EPA 790 | Reading and Conference |
Presentations
See attached CV for updated presentations and invited talks.
Honors/Awards
Nominated for Charles Wexler Teaching Award
Arizona State University, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
2016
Nominated for Centennial Professorship Award
Arizona State University Graduate & Professional Student Association
2015
List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2013
Hardie Dissertation Award (with stipend)
College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2013
Tatsuoka Award (with stipend)
College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2013
Jeffrey Tanaka Memorial Award (with stipend)
Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2011, 2013
Best Paper Honorable Mention Awards (with stipend)
College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2013
William Chandler Bagley Doctoral Scholarship (with stipend)
College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2012
Beijing Normal University Honor of Outstanding Graduates
Beijing Normal University, China
2009
Special Honor Prize, National College Student English Competition
Ministry of Education, China
2008
National Specialty Scholarship (with stipend)
Ministry of Education, China
2008
Beijing Normal University Honor of Students
Beijing Normal University, China
2006, 2007
Beijing Normal University Rank 1 Specialty Scholarship (with stipend)
Beijing Normal University, China
2006, 2007
Jiangsu Province Honor of Students
Jiangsu Department of Education, China
2005
First Prize, China National Biology Olympics for High School Students
Ministry of Education, China
2005
First Prize, China National Physics Olympics for Junior High Students
Ministry of Education, China
2002
Editorships
Associate Editor
Applied Psychological Measurement
Graduate Faculties / Mentoring History
Barrett Honors Faculty; School of Mathematical and Statistical Science; Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College; Department of Psychology; School of Life Sciences; College of Nursing and Health Innovations