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THE OECD TEST FOR SCHOOLS (BASED ON PISA): AN OVERVIEW
Noémie Le Donné National Conference on Student Assessment San Diego June 22-24, 2015
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THE OECD TEST FOR SCHOOLS (BASED ON PISA): AN OVERVIEW Nomie Le Donn National Conference on Student Assessment San Diego June 22-24, 2015 WHAT IS PISA? PISAs unique features Target population: 15-year-old students Innovative
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PISA’s unique features
- Target population: 15-year-old students
- Innovative concept of « literacy »
- Relevance of lifelong learning
- Regularity
- Breadth of coverage
- Policy orientation
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WHAT IS THE OECD-TEST FOR SCHOOLS?
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The OECD Test for Schools
- Developed by the OECD
- Based on PISA
- For use by schools and groups of schools
- To support research, international
benchmarking and school improvement efforts
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Who participated in the assessment?
- United States
– More than 400 schools since 2013 across about 30 states
- United Kingdom
– About 100 schools participated in 2014/15
- Spain
– 225 schools participated in the 2013 pilot
- Other interested countries: Argentina,
Australia, Japan, Turkey, Brunei, Greenland
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What is the test like?
- Paper-based test (2 hours) assessing
students’ skills in reading, mathematics and science
- Student background questionnaire
(30 minutes)
- School background questionnaire
(few minutes)
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How is the test conducted?
- Appointment of a school coordinator in each
participating school
- Random selection of 85 students from a list
- f eligible students in the school
- Testing session conducted by a test
administrator
- Coding and processing of the data conducted
by the national service provider
- Preparation of a school report
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WHAT KIND OF RESULTS DOES THE TEST PROVIDE?
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The school report
How your school compares internationally OECD Test for Schools 2014 - 2015
School name School District State United States
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Key features of the school report
- International comparisons
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Key features of the school report
- International comparisons
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Key features of the school report
- Close look at students’ performances
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Key features of the school report
- Close look at students’ performances
Level Lower score limit
- n PISA scale
607 5
At proficiency Level 5, students can identify the scientific components of many complex life situations; apply both scientific concepts and knowledge about science to these situations; and can compare, select and evaluate appropriate scientific evidence for responding to life situations. Students at this level can use well-developed inquiry abilities, link knowledge appropriately and bring critical insights to situations. They can construct explanations based on evidence and arguments based on their critical analysis.
6 669 What students can do at this level of proficiency
At proficiency Level 6, students can consistently identify, explain and apply scientific knowledge and knowledge about science in a variety of complex life situations. They can link different information sources and explanations and use evidence from those sources to justify decisions. They clearly and consistently demonstrate advanced scientific thinking and reasoning, and they demonstrate willingness to use their scientific understanding in support of solutions to unfamiliar scientific and technological
- situations. Students at this level can use scientific knowledge and develop arguments in support of
recommendations and decisions that center on personal, social or global situations.
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Key features of the school report
- Close look at students’ performances
Level Lower score limit
- n PISA scale
What students can do at this level of proficiency 2 420
At proficiency Level 2, students have adequate scientific knowledge to provide possible explanations in familiar contexts or draw conclusions based on simple investigations. They are capable of direct reasoning and making literal interpretations of the results of scientific inquiry or technological problem solving. PISA considers Level 2 a baseline level of proficiency at which students begin to demonstrate the science competencies that will enable them to participate actively in life situations related to science and technology.
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Key features of the school report
- Close look at students’ performances
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Key features of the school report
- Comparison with similar schools with regards to
social background
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Key features of the school report
- Comparison with similar schools
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Key features of the school report
- Analyses of student engagement and school
learning environment:
– disciplinary climate in English and mathematics lessons – teacher-student relations – instrumental motivation in mathematics and science – self-concept in mathematics and science – reader profiles
- And how they associate with students
performances
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Key features of the school report
- Analyses of student engagement and school
learning environment:
– disciplinary climate in English and mathematics lessons – teacher-student relations – instrumental motivation in mathematics and science – self-concept in mathematics and science – reader profiles
- And how they associate with students
performances
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Teacher-student relations
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Case stories
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FUTURE PLANS
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Future plans
- Development of a template for district-level
reporting
- Development of an online version of the test
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THANK YOU!
Noémie Le Donné National Conference on Student Assessment San Diego June 22-24, 2015