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h-index: 16
Works: 52
Citations: 722

Most-cited papers

Evaluating Comparative Judgment as an Approach to Essay Scoring
J. Steedle, Steve Ferrara
201665 citations
Semantic Scholar
Validity Arguments for AI‐Based Automated Scores: Essay Scoring as an Illustration
Steve Ferrara, Saed Qunbar
2022Journal of Educational Measurement47 citations
Semantic Scholar
Assessing learning in the classroom
J. McTighe, Steve Ferrara
199847 citations
Semantic Scholar
The Consistency Between Raters Scoring in Different Test Years
Anne R. Fitzpatrick, Kadriye Ercikan, Wendy M. Yen, Steve Ferrara
199845 citations
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The Maryland School Performance Assessment Program: Performance Assessment with Psychometric Quality Suitable for High Stakes Usage
Wendy M. Yen, Steve Ferrara
199744 citations
Semantic Scholar
Handbook of Research on Technology Tools for Real-World Skill Development
Y. Rosen, Steve Ferrara, M. Mosharraf
201639 citations
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Contextual Explanations of Local Dependence in Item Clusters in a Large Scale Hands-On Science Performance Assessment
Steve Ferrara, H. Huynh, Hillary R. Michaels
199937 citations Open access
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Predicting item difficulty of science national curriculum tests: the case of key stage 2 assessments
Yasmine H. El Masri, Steve Ferrara, P. Foltz, J. Baird
201734 citations Open access
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Study of a Dual-Language Test Booklet in Eighth-Grade Mathematics
T. Duncan, Lourdes del Rio Parent, Wen-Hung Chen, Steve Ferrara +3 more
200532 citations
Semantic Scholar
Contextual Characteristics of Locally Dependent Open-Ended Item Clusters in a Large-Scale Performance Assessment
Steve Ferrara, H. Huynh, H. Baghi
199730 citations
Semantic Scholar
A Paradox in the Study of the Benefits of Test‐Item Review
W. V. D. van der Linden, M. Jeon, Steve Ferrara
201127 citations
Semantic Scholar
Matching the Judgmental Task with Standard Setting Panelist Expertise: The Item-Descriptor (ID) Matching Method
Steve Ferrara, Marianne Perie, Eugene Johnson
200827 citations
Semantic Scholar
Test Development with Performance Standards and Achievement Growth in Mind
Steve Ferrara, Dubravka Svetina, Sylvia Skucha, A. Davidson
201121 citations
Semantic Scholar
Principled Approaches to Assessment Design, Development, and Implementation
Steve Ferrara, Emily R. Lai, A. Reilly, P. Nichols
201620 citations
Semantic Scholar
A Comparison of Equal Percentile and Partial Credit Equatings for Performance-Based Assessments Composed of Free-Response Items.
H. Huynh, Steve Ferrara
199419 citations
Semantic Scholar
Relationships Among Item Cognitive Complexity, Contextual Demands, and Item Difficulty: Implications for Achievement-Level Descriptors
M. Schneider, Kristen L. Huff, K. Egan, M. Gaines +1 more
201318 citations
Semantic Scholar
Performance Level Descriptors: History, Practice, and a Proposed Framework: Karla L. Egan, M. Christina Schneider, and Steve Ferrara, CTB/McGraw-Hill
K. Egan, M. Schneider, Steve Ferrara, Ctb +1 more
201215 citations
Semantic Scholar
Response Demands of Reading Comprehension Test Items: A Review of Item Difficulty Modeling Studies
Steve Ferrara, J. Steedle, Roger S. Frantz
2022Applied Measurement in Education13 citations
Semantic Scholar
Vertically Articulated Performance Standards: Logic, Procedures, and Likely Classification Accuracy
Steve Ferrara, Eugene Johnson, Wen-Hung Chen
200513 citations
Semantic Scholar
A Framework for Policies and Practices to Improve Test Security Programs: Prevention, Detection, Investigation, and Resolution (PDIR)
Steve Ferrara
201711 citations
Semantic Scholar
Using NAEP for Interstate Comparisons: The Beginnings of a “National Achievement Test” and “National Curriculum”
Steve Ferrara, S. Thornton
198811 citations
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Intended and Unintended Deceptions in the Use of Simulations
J. Behrens, K. DiCerbo, Steve Ferrara
201210 citations
Semantic Scholar
Writing Performance Level Descriptors and Setting Performance Standards for Assessments of Modified Achievement Standards: The Role of Innovation and Importance of Following Conventional Practice
K. Egan, Steve Ferrara, M. Schneider, K. Barton
200910 citations
Semantic Scholar
Assessing Learning in the Classroom. Student Assessment Series.
J. McTighe, Steve Ferrara
19989 citations
Semantic Scholar
Comparing Science Achievement Constructs: Targeted and Achieved
Steve Ferrara, T. Duncan
20118 citations
Semantic Scholar
Design and Psychometric Considerations for Assessments of Speaking Proficiency: The English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) as Illustration
Steve Ferrara
20087 citations
Semantic Scholar
A Comparison of IRT, Delta Plot, and Mantel-Haenszel Techniques for Detecting Differential Item Functioning Across Subpopulations in the Maryland Test of Citizenship Skills.
H. Baghi, Steve Ferrara
19897 citations
Semantic Scholar
The 6D Framework: A Validity Framework for Defining Proficient Performance and Setting Cut Scores for Accessible Tests
K. Egan, M. Schneider, Steve Ferrara
20116 citations
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Evolution of Educational Reform in Maryland: Using Data to Drive State Policy and Local Reform
Hillary R. Michaels, Steve Ferrara
19996 citations
Semantic Scholar
Our Field Needs a Framework to Guide Development of Validity Research Agendas and Identification of Validity Research Questions and Threats to Validity
Steve Ferrara
20075 citations
Semantic Scholar
Assessing Learning in the Classroom. A Report from Professional Standards and Practice.
J. McTighe, Steve Ferrara
19945 citations
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Toward a Psychology of Large‐Scale Educational Achievement Testing: Some Features and Capabilities
Steve Ferrara
20074 citations
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Ways in Which Teachers Communicate Learning Targets, Criteria, and Standards for Performance to Their Students.
Steve Ferrara
19954 citations
Semantic Scholar
Detecting Differential Item Functioning Using IRT and Mantel-Haenszel Techniques: Implementing Procedures and Comparing Results.
H. Baghi, Steve Ferrara
19904 citations
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Guidance in the Standards for Classroom Assessment
Steve Ferrara, Kristen Maxey-Moore, S. Brookhart
2019Classroom Assessment and Educational Measurement3 citations Open access
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Formative Assessment and Test Security: The Revised Standards Are Mostly Fine; Our Practices Are Not
Steve Ferrara
20143 citations
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A Beginning Validation of Causes of Local Item Dependence in a Large Scale Hands-On Science Performance Assessment.
Steve Ferrara
19953 citations
Semantic Scholar
Detecting and Analyzing Differential Item Functioning in an Essay Test Using the Partial Credit Model.
Steve Ferrara, L. Walker-Bartnick
19903 citations
Semantic Scholar
Constructing an Essay Prompt Bank Using the Partial Credit Model.
Steve Ferrara, L. Walker-Bartnick
19893 citations
Semantic Scholar
Documentation to Support Test Score Interpretation and Use
Steve Ferrara, Emily R. Lai
20152 citations
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The Learning Diamond: A Systemic Perspective on Student Learning
P. Nichols, Steve Ferrara
20142 citations
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Centering All Students in Their Assessment
Mark Johnson, Uma Venkateswaran, Fiona Hinds, Steve Ferrara +1 more
2022eLearn Mag.1 citations
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PARCC Cognitive Complexity: Analysis 1, 2, and 3 Results.
Steve Ferrara, J. Steedle, L. KinsmanAmy
20151 citations
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Local Assessment Responses to a State-Mandated Minimum-Competency Testing Program: Benefits and Drawbacks.
Steve Ferrara
19881 citations
Semantic Scholar
Peer Review and Validity Arguments in Technical Documentation
Steve Ferrara, Matthew M. Gushta, Craig Walker, Audra Ahumada +2 more
20190 citations
Semantic Scholar
Evidence of Cognitive Processing for Peer Review . . . for Alternate Assessments
Steve Ferrara, Ellen Forte, Kelly Ickes, Donald D. Peasley +1 more
20190 citations
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Growth Indicators and Instructional Pathway Recommendations to Reach Proficient from Three Commercial Interim Assessment Providers
Steve Ferrara, Daniel Mix, M. Schneider, C. Wylie
20180 citations
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What's Yours Is Mine, and What's Mine Is Yours: Sharing Item Banks across States
Steve Ferrara, W. Drane, Audra Ahumada, S. Valenzuela
20180 citations
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PAPER: Predicting Item Difficulty: Methodological Challenges and Way Forward
Yasmine H. El Masri, Steve Ferrara, P. Foltz, J. Baird
20160 citations
Semantic Scholar
Principled design and development for embedding assessment for learning in games and simulations, with illustrations
Steve Ferrara, P. Nichols, K. DiCerbo, Emily R. Lai
20140 citations
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