Foreword -- Chapter 1. Introduction to PISA and Reading Literacy -- Chapter 2. The Construct of Reading Literacy for PISA -- Chapter 3. Sample Tasks -- Readers' Guide -- Chapter 4. The Reading Performance of 15-Year-Olds -- Chapter 5. The Reading Engagement of 15-Year-Olds -- Chapter 6. The Relationship between Background Characteristics and Reading Literacy -- Chapter 7. The Interplay between Individual Background Characteristics and School Factors -- Chapter 8. The Readiness of 15-Year-Olds to Meet the Challenges of the Future -- References -- Annex A: Technical Background -- Annex B. Data Tables -- Annex C. The Development and Implementation of PISA 2000--A Collaborative Effort
Summary
Following the initial report on the results of the first PISA survey, this report looks more closely at performance in reading. It shows reading literacy levels of students aged 15, in 32 countries, in terms of how well they can use written materials to meet the challenges of the real world and to become lifelong learners. This book will help readers understand better the factors associated with reading well in the modern world
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"OECD, Programme for International Student Assessment"--Cover
262 p., ill
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Includes bibliographical references
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