Programme for International Student Assessment

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the study organizer?Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
2. What is the target age group?15-year-old students
3. What is PISA?PISA is a global test that checks how well 15‑year‑olds can read, do math, and understand science. It helps countries see how their schools are doing.
4. Why do countries do PISA?PISA gives fair, comparable data so governments can learn from each other and improve teaching.

Educational System: The structured framework of institutions, policies, and practices governing education within a nation.
Scholastic Performance: The academic achievement and proficiency demonstrated by students in educational subjects.
Cognition: The mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Benchmarking: The process of comparing one's own processes or performance metrics against best practices or industry standards.