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Denmark Prepares on Three Fronts for PIRLS 2016 National Report
As the PIRLS 2016 International Release approaches, Denmark is particularly busy preparing its national report, having opted in on all three fronts — PIRLS, PIRLS Literacy, and ePIRLS. National Research Coordinator Jan Mejding spoke about preparations for the report and what the results mean for Denmark.
Italy Analyzes 20 Years of TIMSS Mathematics and Science Trends
Italy has participated in IEA’s TIMSS since it was first launched in 1995 and amassed 20 years of achievement trends — the longest of any international educational assessment. For National Research Coordinator Laura Palmerio, the trends provide a wealth of data that can be used to analyze and improve education.
PIRLS 2016 Countries Conduct Final Review of Exhibits
PIRLS 2016 countries reviewed exhibits and draft international reports at the 8th National Research Coordinators Meeting in Riga, Latvia, in late June. Līga Lejiņa, State Secretary of Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science, addressed the meeting as it opened.
Spotlight: Latvia
When Latvia participated in PIRLS 2001, there was surprise and rejoicing over its unexpectedly high achievement. That elation gave way to concern in PIRLS 2006. As Latvia works to improve its national curriculum, education officials are looking to trends in the PIRLS 2016 report to inform their decisions.
TIMSS 2019 COUNTRIES DEVELOP MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ITEMS IN HAMBURG
At the TIMSS 2019 2nd National Research Coordinators Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, representatives of participating countries worked together to develop mathematics and science items for the assessment.
In Hamburg, TIMSS 2015 International Database Training
and Launching TIMSS 2019
Hosted by the IEA in Hamburg, countries concluded TIMSS 2015 and TIMSS Advanced 2015 with International Database training, and kicked off TIMSS 2019 and eTIMSS 2019 with discussions of updating mathematics and science assessments.
PIRLS Countries Assemble to Review Exhibits in Agadir
Morocco's Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training hosted the PIRLS 2016 7th National Research Coordinators Meeting, attended by representatives of more than 50 countries in Agadir in December.
Important Dates
- OCT 9,
2017 - PIRLS 2016 Encyclopedia
will be published
online - NOV 12-17,
2017 - 3rd TIMSS 2019
National Research
Coordinators meeting
to review field test
materials and survey
operations
(Melbourne, Australia) - DEC 5,
2017 - International Release of PIRLS 2016 results
- FEB 11-16,
2018 - 9th PIRLS 2016/
1st PIRLS 2021
National Research
Coordinators meeting
(Hamburg, Germany)
