THE IMPACT OF PISA: UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL EDUCATION TRENDS
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PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment), Global education, Educational policy, Standardized testing, Student performance, Benchmarking, Curriculum reform, International comparison, Educational equity, Test-driven learning, OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).Abstract
"The Impact of PISA: Understanding Global Education Trends" explores how the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has reshaped educational systems around the world. It examines how PISA's standardized testing has influenced education policy, teaching methods, and curriculum development in participating countries. The article also discusses the criticisms of PISA, including concerns about test-driven learning and cultural bias, while highlighting how global benchmarking has sparked both reforms and debates in education. Through comparative data analysis, the piece sheds light on best practices and the complexities of assessing education quality across diverse contexts.
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