ERC 2019 PISA-TS - RFT for Provision of Technical Support for PISA

The Educational Research Centre (ERC) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research, assessment and evaluation in education. It was established in 1966 in St Patrick’s College Drumcondra. In September 2015, it was designated as a Statutory Body in accordance with the Education Act (1998). The Centre carries out research at all levels of the education system, from preschool to adult. Research is undertaken at the request of the Department of Education and Skills, at the request of other agencies and on the initiative of the ERC itself and its staff. An assessment service is also provided through, for example, the supply of standardised tests to schools. PISA, the Programme for International Student Assessment, is an OECD study that has taken place every three years since 2000. It is implemented in Ireland by the ERC on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. It is the largest educational survey in the world and is considered to be an important policy and research tool. PISA assesses 15- and 16- year old students’ knowledge and skills in mathematics and science, as well as their reading literacy. It also collects background information from students, school principals, and parents. In Ireland, 40 schools have been selected to take part in the PISA 2021 Field Trial which will take place in schools during March/April 2020. In each school, up to 66 PISA-eligible students are selected at random to take part. Students take a two-hour test of reading literacy, science and mathematics (with a main focus on mathematics), followed by a set of background questionnaires. Their parents and school principals are also invited to complete questionnaires. The Educational Research Centre is now seeking the provision of technical support for the PISA 2021 Field Trial.

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