PISA and Beyond: Analysis of International Data From PISA Using Multiple Tools and Incorporating Additional Country-Level Data

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This course will teach data users how to access resources and analyze assessment and contextual data from PISA, a study of 15-year-olds. Multiple tools to assist people with varying research skills and interests will be presented, including many that are free and publicly available. Participants will be shown how PISA data can be used in conjunction with or linked to additional country-level data. The course will focus on newly released data from PISA 2012, unique aspects being the inclusion of computer-based assessments in mathematics literacy, reading literacy, and general problem solving, and an assessment of students' financial literacy; 64 countries/economies participated. It is recommended that participants bring a laptop to follow along with the demonstrations and participate in hands-on exercises.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• David C. Miller, American Institutes for Research

• Anindita Sen, American Institutes for Research

• B. Jasmine Park, American Institutes for Research

• Ngaire Honey, Vanderbilt University