The Best Sites For Getting Some Perspective On International Test Comparison Demagoguery. Release of test scores from 65 countries, and Shanghai’s top-ranking results, has already begun to be used by “school reformers” to further their agenda.
(Also, see The Best Posts & Articles On 2012 PISA Test Results) I thought I’d put together a short list of articles and blog posts that put these test results in perspective: International Data Explorer. Do you have questions about U.S. students' knowledge and skills in comparison to their international peers?
Do you have questions about U.S. adults' skills and competencies compared to their international peers? With the International Data Explorer (IDE) you can create statistical tables and charts to help you find answers. Explore student performance in reading, mathematics, and science, as well as contextual data including student demographics, instructional experiences, and school characteristics. U.S. Education Pressured by International Comparisons. Education at a Glance 2011: OECD Indicators. Www.oecd.org/edu/eag2011 New material | Data | How to obtain this publication EAG2011 Navigator by country | Additional material | News releases Blogs | Country notes | Presentations | Webcast | Websites | Twitter feed.