Education Policy and Testing: International Resources
A LibGuide by Anna Marie Guengerich and Andrew Conrad
International Policy Links
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Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA)non-profit organization established to promote co-operation between examining and assessment bodies in Africa.
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Educational Assessment Australia (EAA)conducts the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). Students from over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Pacific and the USA participate in ICAS each year.
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European Association For Language Testing And Assessment (EALTA)professional association for language testers in Europe.
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International Review of Curriculm and Assessment (INCA)focuses on curriculum, assessment and teacher training.
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International Test Commissionpromotes sound policies, development and use of testing instruments. ITC Guidelines for test adaption & translations, test use, and computer-based & internet-delivered tests.
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National Assessments of Educational Assessment series5 volume series published by the World Bank. This series is designed to help countries carry out technically sound national assessments of student achievement. Dowloadable PDFs.
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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)international assessment in reading, math, and science administered to 15-year-olds in schools. Sample items, results, data analysis, reports. Coordinated by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)international comparative assessment of reading literacy in students. Coordinated by International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)international comparative assessment in student achievement in math and science. Coordinated by International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). Same organization as PIRLS.