3 papers
cs.AI2026
Exploring Data Augmentation and Resampling Strategies for Transformer-Based Models to Address Class Imbalance in AI Scoring of Scientific Explanations in NGSS Classroom
Prudence Djagba, Kevin Haudek, Clare G. C. Franovic +1
Automated scoring of students' scientific explanations offers the potential for immediate, accurate feedback, yet class imbalance in rubric categories particularly those capturing…
cs.CY2025
Learning Progression-Guided AI Evaluation of Scientific Models To Support Diverse Multi-Modal Understanding in NGSS Classroom
Leonora Kaldaras, Tingting Li, Prudence Djagba +2
Learning Progressions (LPs) can help adjust instruction to individual learners needs if the LPs reflect diverse ways of thinking about a construct being measured, and if the LP-ali…
physics.ed-ph2025
Directed Self Guided Learning of Blended Math-Science Sensemaking for Historically Marginalized STEM Learners
Leonora Kaldaras, Carl Wieman
Blended math science sensemaking (MSS) is reflected in a student ability to integrate math and science knowledge to develop mathematical descriptions of observations. While an impo…