Comparison of PIAAC and PISA Frameworks for Numeracy and Mathematical Literacy

This paper describes key aspects of the frameworks for the assessment of adult numeracy and mathematical literacy in PIAAC and PISA, which are OECD two flagship programs for international comparative assessment of competencies. The paper examines commonalities and differences in how the constructs o...

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Main Author: Gal, Iddo
Other Authors: Tout, Dave
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2014
Series:OECD Education Working Papers
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This paper describes key aspects of the frameworks for the assessment of adult numeracy and mathematical literacy in PIAAC and PISA, which are OECD two flagship programs for international comparative assessment of competencies. The paper examines commonalities and differences in how the constructs of adult numeracy and mathematical literacy were assessed in PIAAC and PISA, and sketches selected challenges associated with interpretation of results from these surveys
Physical Description:57 p. 21 x 29.7cm