PISA : providing international comparisons

John Cresswell

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Abstract

The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) aims to measure how well students nearing the end of their compulsory schooling are prepared for adult life. The assessment is forward looking, focusing on students' ability to meet real-life challenges, rather than testing whether they have mastered a particular curriculum. This article reports

Original languageEnglish
JournalPrincipal Matters
Issue number57
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Comparative analysis
  • Literacy
  • Longitudinal studies
  • Numeracy
  • Secondary education

Disciplines

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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