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PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment)

An OECD study every three years testing 15-year-olds in reading, maths and science across many countries.

Stands for
Programme for International Student Assessment
Used in
International
Topic
Assessment

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TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) International
An international study of maths and science achievement at grades 4 and 8, run by the IEA every four years.
PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) International
An international study of reading at grade 4, run by the IEA every five years.
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) International
An international organisation that runs PISA and publishes Education at a Glance.

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