UPDATE ON ILSAs: LATEST RELEASES AND UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS
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Date
2020
Authors
Syzdykbayeva Rizagul
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NUGSE Research in Education, 5(1)
Abstract
Within the last year or so, the new results of four International Large-Scale Assessment (ILSA) programs were
released. Let us consider what these programs are, what publications are already available, and what is coming
next.
International Large-Scale Assessments in education are not only a reliable instrument to assess the effectiveness
of education systems of participating countries, but also a provider of robust indicators and analysis of the situation
with a focus for further improvement of various aspects of learning and schooling conditions. The study domains
of ILSAs are broad: from the assessment of student learning outcomes and adults’ skills to teachers’ working
conditions. The results of these studies help us indicate the areas where improvements are needed, learn from
other education systems facing similar problems, and develop well-informed policies. What is more, due to the
cyclic nature of the studies, it is possible to get trend indicators and measure the effects of certain reforms or other
interventions. Having participated in different cycles, Kazakhstan has been now participating in all major ILSA’s...
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Type of access: open, ILSA, assessment of education systems, OECD, Kazakhstan
Citation
Syzdykbayeva R. (2020). Update on ILSAs: latest releases and upcoming publications. Graduate School of Education.