PISA

 

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PISA is an international study that was launched by the OECD in 1997. It aims to evaluate education systems worldwide every three years by assessing 15-year-olds' competencies in the key subjects: reading, mathematics and science. To date over 70 countries and economies have participated in PISA.

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PISA: Measuring student success around the world

  

What makes urban schools different?
 

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌PIF 28 cover page‌‌‌‌‌Nearly half the world’s population now lives in urban areas. What does that mean for education? Results from PISA indicate that that could be good news for students who go to school in those areas. As the latest edition of PISA in Focus points out, an “urban advantage” in student performance is evident in nearly every country and economy that participated in the PISA 2009 assessment.

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What students know and what they can do

  

Singapore: Building a strong and effective teaching force
 
The PISA 2009 assessment was taken by students in 65 economies worldwide. Aside from providing global rankings, analysts were able to find out which educational systems are offering students the best training for entering the workforce of tomorrow, and why.   A strong education system has enabled Singapore to develop a modern vibrant economy. Well trained and highly motivated teachers are central to its success.