How international tests fail to inform policy: The unsolved mystery of Australia’s steady decline in PISA scores
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2017.10.018
Abstract: •Argues that explaining national declines in test scores is as important as explaining increases.•Interviews with Australian experts on reasons for Australia’s large decline in PISA scores.•Uses microdata from PISA and TIMSS scores to test expert… read more here.
Keywords: scores international; decline pisa; pisa; international tests ... See more keywords
A PISA Paradox? An Alternative Theory of Learning as a Possible Solution for Variations in PISA Scores
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DOI: 10.1086/690809
Abstract: Variations in mean PISA scores have not been adequately explained to date, suggesting the limits of our current understanding of the relationship between educational practices and students’ performance. In contrast to previous research that applies… read more here.
Keywords: alternative theory; paradox alternative; pisa paradox; pisa scores ... See more keywords