Supplemental Information:
Assessment Type:
multiple-choice
Scale:
various 4-point scales
Publication Date:
Nov 07, 2008
Respondent:
15-and 16-year olds
Domain(s) Evaluated:
Engagement, Attitude, Competence, Career
Sample items:
How much do you agree with the statement(s) below?
I am interested in learning about science.
Broad science is valuable to me.
My teachers equip me with the basic skills and knowledge I need for a science-related career.
Reliability:
Information not currently available
Validity:
Information not currently available
Frequency:
frequently
Administration time:
120 minutes
Requires a Computer:
No
Requires Internet Access:
No
Primary reference:
PISA 2006 Science Competencies for Tomorrow's World (2007). Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Vol 1 & 2.
Comments:
57 countries participated in 2006 PISA survey, with 4,500-10,000 students in each country completing the survey.
Assessment occurs every three years with one of three subjects (reading, math, or science) being the focus of the assessment.
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