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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

PISA is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students who are nearing the end of their compulsory education.

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to Achieve a better Education System

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to foster public accountability

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to allow progress in achievement to be identified & monitored

PISA Infographics

IMPROVING EDUCATION

PISA involves the assessment of Jamaican students in an international context

PISA assesses student knowledge, skills and competencies in scientific, mathematical and reading literacy. In addition, PISA includes an assessment of creative thinking. PISA covers a variety of skills and knowledge that has been taught in the classroom.

What’s Happening around the World

PISA Statistics

85

Countries Participating in PISA (2021)

540000

Number of Students Participated (2018)

2000

Year PISA started

7

Number of PISA cycles