Yizhu Gao
- Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education
Areas of Expertise
- Science education
- Educational data science
- AI in education
Interests
- Learning progression
- Process data mining and analysis
- Adaptive learning
- Machine learning-based innovative assessment
Concentrations
Education
- Ph.D. in Measurement, Evaluation, and Data Science, 2023
University of Alberta
Contact
Research Summary
I am an Assistant Professor in Science Education. My research focuses on utilizing psychometric models and educational data science models to delve into complex cognitive processes (e.g., learning progression, problem solving). I am also passionate about contributing to student learning by developing innovative assessment tasks and adaptive learning tools. Through these efforts, I aim to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of science education practices.
Grants
2024.08
The project focuses on developing an Adaptive Learning System to promote inquiry-based science learning.
Publications
Chapters
- Yizhu Gao, Xiaoming Zhai, Ahra Bae, and Wenchao Ma
- Advances in Applications of Rasch Measurement in Science Education, 2023, Volume 57
Articles
- Qin Wang, Amin Mousavi, Chang Lu, and Yizhu Gao
- Computers in Human Behavior