Myth or Reality?
These assessments are only for top students.
Reality: International assessments are designed to evaluate students at all levels, not just top performers.
What is the main purpose of international assessments like PISA?
To measure students' readiness for life after school and to see how well education systems are preparing you for future jobs
What does PISA stand for?
Program for International Student Assessment.
What is one way international assessments help improve global education?
They allow countries to learn from each other’s best practices and implement successful strategies.
Which country ranked the top result in PISA 2022?
Singapore ranked the highest amongst the 80 countries which participated.
Doing poorly on these tests will affect your school grades.
These assessments don't directly affect individual student grades—they provide feedback to schools and governments.
How can international assessments help teachers in the UAE?
They provide data to identify gaps in student learning and areas for improvement.
Which subject areas are most commonly tested in international assessments?
Mathematics, Science, and English (Reading)
How can international assessments impact your future career?
They help shape the skills taught in school, which are crucial for your future job opportunities.
How often is PISA conducted?
Every three years. (It will change to every four years starting from next year).
International assessments only focus on science
Reality: Science, English and Math
Why is it important to participate in international assessments as a nation?
It allows the country to compare its education system globally, ensuring students are prepared for future jobs and challenges.
What’s one benefit of how international assessments help governments?
They help governments understand the effectiveness of their education system and make improvements.
Which of the following is an outcome of PISA?
A) Countries with poor results lose funding
B) Countries use results to improve education
C) Countries with good results will be exempted from future PISA tests
B) Countries use results to improve education.
Which country ranked the highest among the Arab countries? (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Morocco, Palestine, Jordan and UAE)
UAE ranked highest amongst the Arab countries which participated.
PISA is not an important test!
Reality: It affects your school's rating and UAE ranking amongst other countries
How can international assessments help you directly?
They test and assess your knowledge and skills required for the future.
What age group sits for PISA Test?
15 Year old / Year 10/Grade 9
Which is more important- Knowledge or Skills?
Both Knowledge and Skills are important because knowledge provides the foundation, and skills enable you to apply knowledge.
Which famous educational book was inspired by results from international assessments?
A. "The Smartest Kids in the World" by Amanda Ripley
B. "International Assessment Define Us" by Michael Shumacher
C. "All about Assessments" by Mustafa Kamel
A.The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley
Every student gets a report to take back home.
No. The school receives a report.
PISA is related to the UAE National Agenda. Give one fact on how it is related.
To be ranked among the 20 highest performing countries in PISA
How does PISA measure students’ ability in science?
Critical thinking/ Problem solving/ Reasoning
PISA tries to find out whether students can apply what they learnt in school to ?
A. Become a CEO of a company
B. Apply to real life situations
C. Win arguments with Parents
B. Apply to real life situations
PISA Assessment questions format is only multiple choice.
No, it also includes open ended questions.