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Jinming Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research primarily focuses on the theoretical and applied statistical issues involved in educational psychological measurement. Dr. Zhang's work includes significant contributions to multidimensional item response theory, dimensionality assessment techniques, large-scale assessments, test security, and generalizability theory. Over his career, he has worked extensively with the Educational Testing Service as a senior research scientist, directing and co-directing statistical psychometric analyses for various large-scale educational assessment projects. Some notable projects include National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments and several state science and reading assessments. Dr. Zhang teaches courses such as Educational Statistics, Children's Literature in School Curriculum, Theories of Measurement, and Social Justice in School Society, among others. He emphasizes integrating diverse educational content and addressing issues of cultural diversity in instructional practices.
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