PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) 2000

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The first international results were released in December 2001 and two New Zealand reports were released in August 2002. The OECD has subsequently published several thematic reports covering specific aspects of the PISA 2000 findings.

Author(s): Various

Date Published: Various

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  • PISA 2000: Focus on low socio-economic status students' achievement in reading literacy

    This report focuses on reading literacy of low SES 15-year-old students. Using information from the PISA 2000 study, this report reviews educational outcomes and examines the factors associated with high achievement among low SES students.

    Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

    Date Published: November 2004

  • PISA 2000: Focus on Pacific students achievement in reading literacy

    This report focuses on reading literacy of Pacific 15-year-old students. Using information from the PISA 2000 study, this report reviews educational outcomes and examines the factors associated with high achievement among Pacific students.

    Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

    Date Published: September 2004

  • PISA 2000: Focus on Māori achievement in reading literacy

    This report first reviews educational outcomes for Māori 15-year-olds drawing on the PISA 2000 study, and then focuses on reading literacy and the factors associated with high achievement among Māori students. By highlighting the differences between high and low achievers within the Māori population, this report should assist in identifying some of the factors associated with success for Māori in education. More PISA documents can be accessed from the PISA publication home page.

    Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

    Date Published: September 2004

    Category: English Medium

  • PISA 2000: The New Zealand context

    The New Zealand context to the PISA 2000 study is the focus of this report, published in August 2002. The performance of sub-groups of 15-year-olds is examined with particular emphasis on boys and girls and different ethnic groupings. Factors associated with achievement including attitudes to learning, the school and family environment are examined in the report.

    Author(s): Fiona Sturrock and Steven May, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.

    Date Published: 2002

  • PISA 2000: Overview of selected New Zealand findings

    The Overview focuses on information taken from the full report in areas where teachers and families can respond to students' different learning needs. It also captures what their principals said about the schools they attend.

    Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

    Date Published: 2002

  • PISA 2000: Assessing knowledge and skills for life: New Zealand summary

    Published in December 2001, this report is a summary of the international results that focuses on the achievement of New Zealand students.

    Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

    Date Published: December 2001

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