UNIVERSITE PARIS DESCARTES ECHA
European Council for High Ability July 2010
INTRO
Comparative Analysis of ECHA Participation in International Testing Advanced achievement is often compared through the international assessments of TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), and PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). A total of 87 countries participated in at least one of these three international assessment programs. Countries compared in this presentation are those that have formal delegates to ECHA (European Council of High Ability).
ABSTRACT
Comparative Analysis of ECHA Participation in International Testing
Advanced achievement is often compared through the international assessments of TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), and PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). A total of 87 countries participated in at least one of these three international assessment programs. Countries compared are those that have formal delegates to ECHA (European Council of High Ability). This presentation provides comparisons of data in TIMSS and PIRLS for advanced international benchmark results in the 90th percentile, as well as attainment of high proficiency levels in PISA testing. Comparison of results in math, science and literacy illustrates achievement factors related to gender, higher cognitive domain, and variability in math and science. Results will facilitate pragmatic use of international testing data as a resource for policy and curriculum development for advanced students.