Serkan Arıkan
Postdoc., Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, 2015
PhD., Secondary Science and Mathematics Education, METU, 2010
MA., Quantitative Research, Evaluation and Measurement, The Ohio State University, 2004
BS., Teaching Mathematics, Bogazici University, 2000
SSCI Publications
- Buyukoksuz, E., Tekin, I., Arikan, S., Ilkay, S., Erozkan, A. (2025). Psychometric validation and measurement invariance of the self-compassion scale-short form (SCS-SF) across gender, clinical population, and cultures, BMC Psychology, 13, 716. doi:10.1186/s40359-025-03070-8
- Arikan, S. & Aybek, E. C. (2022). A Special Case of Brennan’s Index for Tests that Aim to Select a Limited Number of Students: A Monte Carlo Simulation Study. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice. 41(4), 35-49. doi: 10.1111/emip.12528
- Akbulut Sen, M., Umutlu, D. & Arikan, S. (2022). Extending The Community of Inquiry Framework: Development and Validation of Technology Sub-Dimensions. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 23(3), 61-81. doi:10.19173/irrodl.v23i2.6022
- Arikan, S., Erktin, E., Pesen, M. (2022). Development and Validation of a STEM Competencies Assessment Framework. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 20(1), 1-24. doi:10.1007/s10763-020-10132-3
- Arpaci, S., Mercan, F. C., Arikan, S. (2021). The Differential Relationships between PISA 2015 Science Performance and, ICT Availability, ICT Use and Attitudes toward ICT across Regions: Evidence from 35 Countries. Education and Information Technologies, 26, 6299-6318. doi:10.1007/s10639-021-10576-2
- Arikan, S., van de Vijver, F., Yagmur, K. (2020). Mainstream and Immigrant Students’ Primary School Mathematics Achievement Differences in European Countries. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 35(4), 819-837. doi:10.1007/s10212-019-00456-2
- Kilmen, S. & Arikan, S. (2020). The Big Three Perfectionism Scale: Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance in Turkish Sample. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 38(1), 53-68. doi:10.1177/0734282919846030
- Arikan, S. (2018). Factors Predicting Creative Problem Solving Competence in PISA 2012: Evidence from six countries. Crotian Journal of Education, 20(2), 361-397. doi:10.15516/cje.v20i2.2419
- Arikan, S., van de Vijver, F., Yagmur, K. (2017). PISA Mathematics and Reading Performance Differences of Mainstream European and Turkish Immigrant Students. Educational Assessment Evaluation and Accountability, 29(3), 229-246. doi:10.1007/s11092-017-9260-6
- Arikan, S., van de Vijver, F., Yagmur, K. (2016). Factors contributing to mathematics achievement differences of Turkish and Australian Students in TIMSS 2007 and 2011. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 12(8), 2039-2059. doi:10.12973/eurasia.2016.1268a
- Topcu, M. S., Erbilgin, E., Arikan, S. (2016). Factors Predicting Turkish and Korean Students’ Science and Mathematics Achievement in TIMSS 2011. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 12(7), 1711-1737. doi:10.12973/eurasia.2016.1530a
- Topcu, M. S., Arikan, S., Erbilgin, E. (2015). Turkish Students’ Science Performance and Related Factors in PISA 2006 and 2009. Australian Educational Researcher, 42(1), 117-132. doi:10.1007/s13384-014-0157-9
Selected International Publications
- Aybek, E. C., Arikan, S., & Ertaş, G. (2024). A practical guide to item bank calibration with multiple matrix sampling. International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 11(4), 647-659. https://doi.org/10.21449/ijate.1440316 (ESCI)
- Bulut, O., Bulut, C., & Arikan, S. (2023). Evaluating Group Differences in Online Reading Comprehension: The impact of Item Properties. International Journal of Testing, 23(1), 10-33 (ESCI)
- Arikan, S., Ozer, F., Seker, V., Ertas, G. (2020). The Importance of Sample Weights and Plausible Values in Large-Scale Assessments. Eğitimde ve Psikolojide Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Dergisi, 11(1), 43-60. doi:10.21031/epod.602765. (ESCI)
- Arikan, S., van de Vijver, F., Yagmur, K. (2018). Propensity Score Matching Helps to Understand Sources of DIF and Mathematics Performance Differences of Indonesian, Turkish, Australian, and Dutch Students in PISA. International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 4(1), 69-81. doi:10.21890/ijres.382936 (ERIC)
For other publications:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Serkan_Arikan/research
Selected Courses
LS 650 Advanced Quantitative Research in Learning Sciences
SCED 611 Quantitative Research in Science and Mathematics Education
LS 627 Advanced Assessment in Learning Sciences
SCED 574 Test Construction in Science and Mathematics Education
SCED 580 Special Topics in Math Education: Large Scale Assessment in Mathematics and Science Education
SCED 370 Assessment and Evaluation of Learning in Science and Mathematics
SCED 301 Inferential Statistics I
Eriz, B. (2025). Designing A Multistage Test For Assessment Literacy
Arpacı, B. (2023). Developing a Scale on Examinees’ Attitudes Toward Computerized Adaptive Testing: Applying Technology Acceptance Model
Oguzhan, E. E. (2023). A Scale Development for Social and Emotional Learning Skills of Middle School Children
Akkır, A. (2023). Investigation of Factors Related to Immigrant and Native Students’ Mathematics Performance in PISA 2018
Altıner Sert, M. (2022). Investigating the Differential Relationship between the Big Five Domains of Social and Emotional Skills and Mathematics Achievement Using OECD’S SSES
Taştan, Z. (2022). An Analysis of 4th Grade Students’ Routine and Non-Routine Problem-Solving Skills using Cognitive Diagnostic Models
Coadvisor:
Söylemez, S. Ö. (2023). A Test Development Study to Measure Computational Thinking Skills Of 2nd Grade Primary School Students
Arpacı, S. (2020). Investigating the role of computerized assessment and other correlates on students' science performance in PISA 2015
Tosun, D. (2019). Development of a scale on primary school teachers’ knowledge and perception of dyslexia
Demirag, C. (2019). A Turkish adaptation of the STEM competency beliefs instrument
Projects:
o TUBİTAK 3005, Advisor, 2025-Current. The Effects of an Innovative Learning Environment Design for Educational Statistics on Graduate Students' Achievement Mediated by Statistics Anxiety and Self-Efficacy
o TUBİTAK 2219, Project Director, 2025-current. Developing a Cognitive Diagnostic Multistage Test for Assessing 4th Grade Mathematics Skills of Turkish and Spanish Students
o TUBITAK-2237-A, Education Leader, 2024. How to Develop Non-Routine Problems - Technology Assisted Problem Development
o TUBITAK 1711. Project Director. 2024-2025. Artificial Intelligence Based Weekly Work Plan Preparation Engine with Applicable Test Measurements
o TUBITAK 3501. Advisor. 2024-2025. Design and Implementation of Climate Education Program with Systems Thinking Approach
o TUBİTAK-1002A, Project Director, 2023-2024. Developing Assessment-literacy Assessment Framework and Measuring via Multi-stage Testing
o TUBITAK-2237-A, Education Leader, 2022. How to develop a CAT? A Workshop on CAT development
o BAP, Project Director, 2021-2023. Developing a Computerized Adaptive Mathematics Test and the Effect of Test State Anxiety on the Results
o BAP, Researcher, 2020-2021. Investigating Remote Learning Experiences of Students during Pandemic
o BAP, Project Director, 2018-2019. Developing a Mathematics Test Measuring Higher Order Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students
o BAP, Project Director, 2016-2017. The relationships among New Literacies, Mathematics and Science abilities
o TUBİTAK-4005, Researcher, 2014. Integration of Technology to Teaching Algebra
For details:
https://bounadaptivetestlab.boun.edu.tr/
Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Computerized Adaptive Tests
Non-routine Problems
Test Development
Large Scale Assessments
Differential Item Functioning/Measurement Invariance
Propensity Score Matching
Excellence in Teaching Award. 2021-2022 Academic Year
Principal Investigator: Bogazici University Adaptive Test Laboratory
