The Dimensionality of Reading Self-Concept: Examining Its Stability Using Local Structural Equation Models

For results from large-scale surveys to inform policy and practice appropriately, all participants must interpret and respond to items similarly. While organizers of surveys assessing student outcomes often ensure this for achievement measures, doing so for psychological questionnaires is also critical. We demonstrate this by examining the dimensionality of reading self-concept—a crucial psychological construct for several outcomes—across reading achievement levels. We use Programme for International Student Assessment 2018 data ( N = 529,966) and local structural equation models (LSEMs) to do so. Results reveal that reading self-concept dimensions (assessed through reading competence and difficulty) vary across reading achievement levels. Students with low reading achievement show differentiated responses to the two item sets (high competence–high difficulty). In contrast, students with high reading achievement have reconciled responses (high competence–low difficulty). Our results highlight the value of LSEMs in examining factor structure generalizability of constructs in large-scale surveys and call for greater cognitive testing during item development.

The strategy of Science Learning in Curriculum 2013 to Increase the Value of Science’s Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Natural Science subjects consisting of Physics, Chemistry and Biology are given to all students starting from elementary school to equip students with logical, analytical, systematic, critical, and creative thinking skills, as well as the ability to work together. According to the Organization for Economics Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2013, the conception of Science literacy in the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) supports the importance of students developing a solid understanding of the concepts of pure science and science education and the benefits involved in exploration in the abstract world that exists. on the universe. This study resulted in an analysis of science learning strategies for students of the Department of Science Education that support higher order thinking skills in Science. Two (2) parts of the material will be discussed more focused, namely (a) learning materials and (b) learning strategies. With the learning syllabus that supports the High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions, the opportunity to increase the value of Science education (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) is greater, one of which is the preparation of challenging questions. Challenging science questions will meet the criteria for high-level questions (PISA has question levels from level 1 to level 6). HOTS questions support the development of a solid understanding of pure Science and Science Education concepts. The data sources used in the preparation of this research are the results of the 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018. PISA surveys and the 2013 curriculum book sourced from the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Ensino da Geometria nos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental: um problema sistêmico

O presente artigo é uma pesquisa bibliográfica cujo objetivo consiste em investigar alguns fatores que nos permitam enxergar as dificuldades apresentadas no ensino de geometria no Ensino Fundamental como um problema sistêmico. Para tanto, buscamos informações nos documentos do Programme for International Student Assessment - PISA, bem como em relatórios fornecidos pelo Inep, dos quais mostraremos os resultados do desempenho médio em Matemática e os níveis de proficiência de alunos participantes do Brasil e da OCDE (Organização para a Cooperação e Desenvolvimento Econômico) e o desempenho desses alunos na categoria de conteúdo, espaço e forma, na disciplina de Matemática. Esses resultados representam indicativos que nos permitem deduzir que não é de hoje os obstáculos no ensino de geometria no Ensino Fundamental, pois não é somente um problema citado por alguns docentes de forma isolada, mas, sim, é um problema típico do mundo em que vivemos.

Why Are Finland Women Scholars Not Finnish-ing the Race Towards Science, Engineering, and Technology

This chapter explores Finland's history, highlighting the country before and after the declaration of independence. It evaluates patterns and trends in social and cultural norms, education, employment, science, technology, and engineering to find evidence of gender inequality, marginalization, and oppression towards Finnish women scholars. Data is collected, analyzed, and reported from a diverse group of peer-reviewed and economic published perspectives, including the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Organization for Economic-Cooperation and Development (OECD), International Labor Organization (ILOSTAT), Panorama Education, World Economic Forum, Global Wage Report, University of British Columbia, National Science Foundation, World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO), National Centre for Education, European Commission, and Statista Finland databases.

Examining Science Achievement in Chile: A Multilevel Model Approach

This study employed data from the 2015 Chilean sample of the Programme for International Student Assessment to examine the factors that influence science achievement and factors that may reduce the gender gap in science achievement. Our research was guided by Eccles’ Expectancy-Value Theory, which focused on motivational factors that influence gender differences in students’ achievement choices and performance. Our results indicate that socioeconomic status (SES), motivation, enjoyment of science, expected occupational status, school SES, and class size are related to higher science achievement. Also, anxiety was negatively associated with science achievement. Implications for Chilean policymakers and school administrators to improve Chilean girls’ science achievement are discussed.

PISA 2018 Skalenhandbuch. Dokumentation der Erhebungsinstrumente

Das Skalenhandbuch für das Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 umfasst die Dokumentation aller Instrumente, die in der Studie im Jahre 2018 in Deutschland eingesetzt wurden. Neben den Fragen – den sogenannten Items – des Schülerfragebogens, des Elternfragebogens, des Lehrerfragebogens sowie des Schulleiterfragebogens werden die mittleren nationalen Lösungshäufigkeiten und dazugehörige Kenngrößen der verwendeten Testaufgaben für die Domänen Lesen, Naturwissenschaften und Mathematik aufgelistet. In der Erhebung 2018 bildete die Domäne Lesen mit der Neuerung des adaptiven Testens die Hauptdomäne. Damit beginnt ein neuer Zyklus, da in den vorhergehenden Zyklen jede der drei untersuchten Grundbildungsdomänen Lesen, Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften zweimal den inhaltlichen Schwerpunkt bildete. Es werden sowohl die internationalen Fragen als auch Fragen abgebildet, welche nur in Deutschland erhoben worden sind.

Studi Profil Literasi Sains Siswa dan Pembelajarannya di SMP Kota Banda Aceh

Descriptive research on the study of the scientific literacy profile of students and their learning at SMP Kota Banda Aceh, aims to examine the extent to which aspects of scientific literacy according to PISA 2018 are internalized in the junior high school science learning process. In addition, this study also examines its impact on students' scientific literacy. Research data to reveal the emergence of aspects of scientific literacy in planning learning, implementation of learning, and evaluation of learning for junior high school students in Banda Aceh on science subjects. collected through an instrument that refers to the 2015 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) framework. The data collection technique was carried out through observation, surveys, and content analysis. The research participants involved 9 junior high schools from 9 sub-districts throughout the city of Banda Aceh, each sub-district selected 1 school. The total participants involved were 135 students. The results showed that for the Planning component, the Knowledge Aspect was presented at the largest 35.9% but the aspect that was dominated by the competence aspect for indicators explained the phenomenon scientifically. In the Implementation component, the largest 44.8% of the Knowledge Aspect is presented and it is also dominated by the knowledge aspect for the epistemic knowledge indicator. In the Evaluation component, the Context Aspect is presented at 41.2% which is dominated by the competence aspect for indicators of interpreting scientific data and evidence. The scientific literacy profile in answering the 2015 PISA questions only 1.48% of students were able to answer up to level 2. This shows that the scientific literacy profile of Banda Aceh Junior High School students is still relatively low. The practice of learning science does not contribute much to the achievement of scientific literacy for junior high school students in Banda Aceh

Alignment of the Philippine Mathematics Teacher Education Curriculum with the Programme for International Student Assessment

<p style="text-align: justify;">This study aimed to examine the alignment of the Philippine mathematics teacher education curriculum with the 2021 mathematics literacy framework of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Such study could inform the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) if its mandated bachelor’s degree in secondary education major in mathematics could produce teachers at the secondary level prepared to deliver the expectations of PISA to mathematically literate 15-year-old learners. Through document analysis, the researcher reviewed the alignment of two official documents accessible online: the 2017 Philippine mathematics teacher education curriculum and the 2021 PISA mathematics literacy framework. Three mathematics education experts validated the researcher’s analysis. The results revealed alignment of the content and competencies covered by the teacher education curriculum and PISA mathematics literacy framework. However, the researcher found gaps in the curriculum in terms of its responsiveness in capturing some contexts and 21st century skills emphasized in PISA 2021 mathematics literacy framework. The study provided recommendations in addressing the gaps to inform needed updating in the teacher education curriculum to meet the expectations of PISA as a step to meeting the international standards of quality educational program.</p>

Finland, A Package Deal: Disciplinary Climate in Science Classes, Science Dispositions and Science Literacy

Finland’s educational prowess, though tempered by recent international assessments, has remained intact. This report focused on lessons that could be learned regarding secondary-level science education from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2015, science-focused assessment. That PISA iteration included not only science literacy but also students’ science dispositions (epistemology, enjoyment, interest, and self-efficacy) and the schools’ science climate measures (disciplinary climate and teaching support). Due to the hierarchical nature of the PISA data, multilevel models were employed in this Finnish study, involving 5582 students from 167 schools. Science dispositions (as outcome measures) were differently associated with teaching support and disciplinary climate (epistemology with neither; enjoyment and interest, with both). Science literacy (as an outcome measure) was associated with all four science dispositions, whether modeled with each science disposition separately or all four simultaneously. Science literacy was also associated with the disciplinary climate in science classes for all tested models. We concluded that, in the Finnish context, science dispositions and the disciplinary climate were predictive of science literacy. Furthermore, we presented evidence from the literature indicating that these conclusions may well extend to other international contexts.

Socio-Emotional Skills and the Rich-Poor Learning Gap

Empirical evidence suggests that children's socio-emotional skills—an important determinant of school achievement—vary by socio-economic family background. In this study, we assessed the degree to which differences in socio-emotional skills contribute to the achievement gap between rich and poor children. We used data on 74 countries from the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which contains an extensive set of psychological measures, including growth mindset, self-efficacy, and work mastery. We developed three conceptual scenarios to analyze the role of socio-emotional skills in learning inequality: simple accumulation, multiplicative accumulation, and compensatory accumulation. Our findings are in line with the simple accumulation scenario: rich children have somewhat higher levels of socio-emotional skills than poor children, but the effect of these skills on academic performance is largely similar for both groups. Using a counterfactual decomposition method, we show that socio-emotional skills explain no more than 8.8% of the rich-poor achievement gap. Based on these findings, we argue that initiatives to promote social and emotional learning (SEL) are unlikely to substantially reduce educational inequalities.