The PISA 2012 assessment of problem solving

Dara Ramalingam; Ray Philpot; Barry McCrae

doi:10.1787/9789264273955-7-en

The PISA 2012 assessment of problem solving

Dara Ramalingam, Ray Philpot, Barry McCrae

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Abstract

In 2012, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) featured a computer-based test of problem-solving competency. Computer delivery enabled the assessment to include for the first time in such a large-scale survey, problems that require the solver to interact with the problem situation to uncover information that is not explicitly disclosed from the outset. These types of problems occur frequently in everyday life when dealing with technological devices such as mobile telephones and vending machines. This chapter presents the PISA 2012 definition of problem solving, outlines the development of the assessment framework and discusses its key organising elements: the problem context, the nature of the problem situation and the four problem solving process groups. It then presents sample items with commentary.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Nature of Problem Solving: Using Research to Inspire 21st Century Learning
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264273955-7-en
Publication status	Published - 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

International comparisons
Large scale assessment
Problem solving
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Secondary school students
Academic achievement
Critical thinking
Creativity
Achievement tests

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
International and Comparative Education

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