pisa.kzAn independent open project about PISA
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About

pisa.kz is an independent open project that explains in Kazakh, Russian and English what PISA measures and how.

Principles

We do not prepare students for PISA. PISA has no consequences for students or schools, and targeted preparation distorts what it measures. The OECD does not recommend it either. We explain in plain language what PISA measures and how, and help teachers build reading, reasoning and data skills in everyday lessons. This project does not represent Kazakhstan's official position.

What you will not find here

  • Practice tests, timers or simulations of the PISA format.
  • Scores or PISA levels for students.
  • Rankings of schools or regions.
  • Logos of public bodies or judgements on policy.

Editors

The project's founder and editor-in-chief is Miras Baimyrza, a specialist in educational assessment and psychometrics. He runs the project as a personal initiative, outside his working hours.

Every piece is read by two people before publication: one for content, one for language. We welcome teachers and researchers to join the editorial team.

How to take part

  • Suggest a task. Send a task you have tried in class. The editors will review it and publish it with your name.
  • Help with translation. Suggest glossary terms and page translations.
  • Report a mistake. If you see an error or inaccuracy, let us know.

What we accept: classroom tasks and explanations of the framework in your own words. What we do not accept: “PISA versions”, practice tests, scores for students. Every statement about PISA must link to an OECD document.

Contact: LinkedIn.

Licence

Texts and tasks on this site are published under CC BY-SA 4.0: you may use, print and adapt them with attribution, and adapted versions must stay open. OECD materials and data are used under the OECD's terms.

Independence

pisa.kz is not an official resource of the OECD, the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan, the PISA National Centre or the National Testing Centre, and does not represent their positions. The project is non-commercial: there is no advertising on the site. PISA is a programme and trademark of the OECD.