Tuesday, December 3, 2013

OECD Math Quiz - Sample Questions

http://www.oecd.org/pisa/test/
Explore PISA 2012 Mathematics Test Questions

The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) evaluates education systems worldwide by testing 15-year-olds in key subjects. The focus of PISA 2012 was mathematics. To understand more about the PISA 2012 mathematics test, click the link above to answer sample questions, explore the concepts being tested and learn what 15-year-olds students at different proficiency levels can do.
Canada was among 65 countries and economies participating in the assessment by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, which takes place every three years. Findings of the OECD's Program for International Student Assessment — or PISA — from 2012 were released Tuesday.
Measuring Up
More than 500,000 15-year-old students were tested on their knowledge and skills in three subject areas. The primary focus was on mathematics with a smaller proportion of students assessed in reading and science. Around 21,000 Canadians from about 900 schools across the country's 10 provinces took part. Canada's three territories elected not to participate.

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