International Outcomes of Learning in Mathematics Literacy and Problem Solving: PISA 2003 Results from the US Perspective : Highlights

Summary: The Program for Internat. Student Assessment (PISA) is a system of internat. assessments that measures 15-year-olds' capabilities in reading, math, & science literacy every 3 years. In addition to the major subject areas of reading, mathematics, & science literacy, PISA also measures cross-curricular competencies such as learning strategies. In this cycle, mathematics literacy was the subject area assessed in depth, ...along with the new cross-curricular area of problem solving. Major findings for 2003 in mathematics literacy & problem solving are provided here, as well as brief discussions of student performance in reading literacy & science literacy & changes in performance between 2000 & 2003. Extensive charts & tables. [read more]