PISA for Schools Pilot

1. FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS March 2013 PISA for Schools Pilot Overview of Results 1

2. Welcome and Introductions 2

3. History- Established in 1961 • Headquarters - Paris, France • Membership - 34 countries • Budget - EUR 347 million • Secretary-General - Angel Gurría FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3

4. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) • Promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world • Provide a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems • Work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change • Analyze and compare data to predict future trends • Set international standards on a range of things, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 4

5. OECD’s Core Values • Objective: Our analyses and recommendations are independent and evidence-based • Open: We encourage debate and a shared understanding of critical global issues • Bold: We dare to challenge conventional wisdom starting with our own • Pioneering: We identify and address emerging and long term challenges • Ethical: Our credibility is built on trust, integrity and transparency FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5

6. OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) • Evaluates the quality, equity and efficiency of school systems in more than 70 countries • Monitors outcomes of education systems regularly within an internationally agreed framework • Provides a basis for global collaboration in defining and implementing education policies FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6

7. PISA Purpose • Benchmarking in reading, math and science • Results and comparative analysis • Policy analysis It is not: • Mandated or standardized • Not formative • Not aligned to common core or specific curricular standards FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 7

8. Why did FCPS participate in the PISA Pilot for Schools? FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • In our global economy, the measurement of educational success can no longer be based on VA or national standards alone • Students are expected to apply knowledge and skills in new situations and to interpret and infer meaning from complex information • Benchmarking against the best in the world should be part of our culture in FCPS 8

9. PISA for Schools Pilot • 125 Schools in Canada, UK and US • 48 School Districts • FCPS had 10 schools participate • 6 magnets, 6 charters and 1 private school included • 7,400 students tested during May and June 2012 • 75 students per school targeted • Reading, Math, and Science are assessed • Students also answered a questionnaire about classroom management and relationships with teachers FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 9

10. PISA for Schools Pilot FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • Students were selected by the testing company, based on their birthday • Students had ~ 2 hours to complete the PISA test for schools, including the questionnaire • Students had to be able to take a paper and pencil test 10

11. FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • Lake Chad Questions and Discussion • Other Sample PISA Questions 11

12. PISA’s Measure of SES The PISA index of social, cultural and economic status is based on information provided by students about their parents’ education, occupations and wealth (i.e., internet, computers, cars, and bathrooms) Noted on slides as: PISA index of socio-economic background (ESCS) FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 12

13. The socio-economic background of students in Fairfax County schools Langley High School Langley High School FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Socio-economic advantage of students 13

14. How the reading performance of the schools in Fairfax County compare with other schools in the United States on PISA 2009 566 is the Shanghai Mean 500 is the US Mean Mean Score on the PISA reading scale FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 14

15. How the mathematics performance of the schools in Fairfax County compare with other schools in the United States on PISA 2009 600 is the Shanghai Mean 487 is the US Mean FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1 15

16. How the science performance of the schools in Fairfax County compare with other schools in the United States on PISA 2009 575 is the Shanghai Mean 502 is the US Mean FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 16

17. Reading FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 17

18. Mathematics FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 18

19. Science FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 19

20. How proficient are students in schools in Fairfax County in mathematics?MATHEMATICS Students at Level 2 or above Students at Level 1 or below 20

21. Students’ Self-efficacy in Mathematics FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • Self-efficacy in mathematics: Students’ self-belief in their ability to overcome difficulties or obstacles to solving math problems • Confidence that one will be able to solve a problem is a precursor to investing the time and effort needed to tackle it 21

22. Oakton FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 22

23. Teacher Student-Relations 23

24. Other Data Available • International and national comparisons • Learning Environment and Teacher-Student Relationship • Students’ reading habits • Students’ attitudes about reading, math and science • Student’s self-beliefs and interest in reading and science • Public and private school comparisons • Boys and girls comparison in reading, math, and science • Extensive research information FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 24

25. Next Steps for FCPS • Network with other schools in the US that participated in the PISA pilot • America Achieves Event • EdLeader21 • Share the results with all FCPS schools • Pyramid Planning • Benchmarking against the best • Leadership Conference- Pasi Sahlberg • Division Strengths/Challenges • Examine FCPS/VA/US policies to ensure they are supportive of the best conditions for learning 25

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