Publications and Reports

Staff Publications 2000-2013

Publications 2013

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Moran, G., Perkins, R., Cosgrove, J.,  & Shiel, G. (2013). Mathematics in Transition Year: Insights of teachers from PISA 2012.  Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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Publications 2012

Articles

• Clerkin, A. (2012). Personal development in secondary education: The Irish Transition Year. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 20(38). http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/1061
• Close, S., Oldham, E., Shiel, G., Dooley, T., & O’Leary, M. (2012). Effects of calculators on mathematics achievement and attitudes of ninth-grade students. Journal of Educational Research, 105(6), 377-390.
• Cosgrove, J., & Gilleece, L. (2012). An international perspective on civic participation in Irish post-primary schools: Results from ICCS. Irish Educational Studies, 31(4), 377-395.
• Gilleece, L., & Cosgrove, J. (2012). Student civic participation in school: ‎What makes a ‎difference in Ireland?‎ Education, Citizenship and Social ‎Justice, 7(3), 225-239‎.‎
• Murchan, D., & Shiel, G. (2012). An education system in transition: Assessments and ‎examinations in the Republic of Macedonia. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & ‎Practice, 19(4), 487-502‎

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Cosgrove, J., Perkins, R., Shiel, G., Fish, R., & McGuinness, L. (2012).  Teaching and learning in Project Maths: Insights from teachers who participated in PISA 2012. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E., & Clerkin, A. (2012).  PIRLS & TIMSS 2011: Reading, mathematics and science outcomes for Ireland. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E. & Clerkin, A. (2012). PIRLS and TIMSS 2011: Technical information for Ireland. Dublin: ‎Educational Research Centre.‎
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• Greaney, V., & Kellaghan, T. (Eds). (2012). Implementação de uma avaliação nacional de desempenho educacional. Rio de Janeiro: Elsevier.
• Gilleece, L., Shiel, G., Clerkin, A., & Millar, D.  (2012).  Measúnachtaí Náisiúnta 2010 ar léitheoireacht Bhéarla agus ar mhatamaitic i scoileanna a bhíonn ag teagasc trí mheán na Gaeilge.  Príomhthuarascáil. Baile Átha Cliath: An Foras Taighde ar Oideachas.
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• Gilleece, L., Shiel, G., Clerkin, A., & Millar, D.  (2012).  The 2010 National Assessments of English reading and mathematics in Irish-medium schools. Main report. Baile Átha Cliath: An Foras Taighde ar Oideachas.
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• Kennedy, E., Dunphy, E., Dwyer, B., Hayes, G., McPhillips, T., Marsh, J., O'Connor, M., & Shiel, G. (2012). Literacy in early childhood and primary education (3-8 years). Report no. 15. Dublin: NCCA.
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• Perkins, R., Cosgrove, J., Moran, G., & Shiel, G. (2012).  PISA 2009:  Results for Ireland and changes since 2000.  Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., Cregan, Á., McGough, A., & Archer, P.  (2012).  Oral language in early childhood and primary education (3-8 years). Research Report No 14. Dublin: NCCA.
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• Weir, S., & McAvinue, L.  (2012). The impact of DEIS on class size in primary schools.  Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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Tests

• Educational Research Centre (2012).  Drumcondra Primary Tests Scoring System.  Dublin: Author.

Publications 2011

Articles

• Close, S., Shiel, G., Kiniry, J., & Millar, D. (2011). Assessing reasoning and problem solving  in junior cycle mathematics: Lessons from a pilot study. In T. Dooley, D. Corcoran & M. Ryan ‎‎(Eds.), Proceedings of the fourth national conference on research in mathematics education ‎‎(MEI4). Pp. 104-116. Dublin: St Patrick’s College.‎
• Cosgrove, J., & Cunningham, R. (2011). A multilevel model of science achievement of Irish students participating in PISA 2006. Irish Journal of Education, 39, 57-73.
• Eivers, E. (2011).  National Assessments of Mathematics and English Reading. InTouch, 116, 36-37.
• Eivers, E. (2011, Spring).  The 2009 National Assessments: A focus on reading. Reading News¸ 10-11.
• Lewis, M., Shortt, E., & Archer, P. (2011).  Achievements of Early Start pupils in junior-infant classes. Irish Journal of Education, 39, 19-43.
• Mac Aogáin, E., Millar, D., & Kellaghan, T. (2011). Transparency and discriminatory power of the Leaving Certificate Examination. Irish Journal of Education, 39, 74-87.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Cosgrove, J. (2011). Does student engagement explain performance on PISA? Comparisons of response patterns on the PISA tests across time. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Cosgrove, J., & Moran, G. (2011). Taking the PISA 2009 test in Ireland: Students’ response patterns on the print and digital assessments. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Cosgrove, J., Gilleece, L., & Shiel, G.  (2011).  International Civic and Citizenship Study (ICCS): Report for Ireland.  Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Cosgrove, J., Perkins, R., Moran, G., & Shiel, G. (2011). Digital reading literacy in the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA 2009): Summary of results for Ireland. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Greaney, V., & Kellaghan, T. (2011). Avaliação dos níveis de desempenho educacional. Rio de Janeiro: Elsevier.
• Kellaghan, T., Bethell, G., & Ross, J. (2011).  National and international assessment of student achievement. Guidance note. London: Department for International Development.
• Kellaghan, T., Greaney, V., & Murray, T.S. (2011). O uso dos resultados da avaliação do desempenho educacional. Rio de Janeiro: Elsevier.
• Perkins, R., Moran, G., Shiel, G., & Cosgrove, J. (2011). Reading literacy in PISA 2009: A guide for teachers. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., Gilleece, L., Clerkin, A., & Millar, D. (2011).  Measúnachtaí Náisiúnta 2010 ar léitheoireacht Bhéarla agus ar mhatamaitic i scoileanna a bhíonn ag teagasc trí mheán na Gaeilge. Achoimre tuarascála. Baile Átha Cliath: An Foras Taighde ar Oideachas. 
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• Shiel, G., Gilleece, L., Clerkin, A., & Millar, D. (2011).  The 2010 National Assessments of English reading and mathematics in Irish-medium schools. Summary report. Baile Átha Cliath: An Foras Taighde ar Oideachas.
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• Weir, S.  (2011).  A report on the first phase of the evaluation of DEIS.  Summary report.  Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Weir, S., Archer, P., O’Flaherty, A., & Gilleece, L. (2011).  A report on the first phase of the evaluation of DEIS. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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Tests

• Educational Research Centre.  (2011).  Drumcondra Tests of Early Numeracy Booklet 1(Numbers and Shapes1).  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre.  (2011).  Drumcondra Test of Early Numeracy Booklet 2 Diagnostic Display Booklet (Numbers and Shapes 2).  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre.  (2011).  Drumcondra Test of Early Numeracy Pupil Scoring Record and Report.  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre.  (2011).  Drumcondra Test of Early Numeracy Administration and Technical Manual.  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2011).  Triail Ghaeilge Dhroim Conrach (R).  Leabhráin do Leibhéil 1-3, Foirmeacha A agus B.  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2011).  Triail Ghaeilge Dhroim Conrach do Bhunscoileanna Rialata.  Lámhleabhair do Leibhéil 1, 2, agus 3.  Dublin: Author.

Publications 2010

Articles

• Gilleece, L., Cosgrove, J., & Sofroniou, N. (2010). Equity in mathematics and science outcomes: Characteristics associated with high and low achievement on PISA 2006 in Ireland. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 8, 475-496
• Kellaghan, T. (2010).  Evaluation research. In P.P. Peterson, E. Baker, & B. McGraw (Eds), International encyclopedia of education (3rd ed.), Vol 7. Oxford: Elsevier. Pp. 150-155
• Kellaghan, T., & Daly, M. (2010).  Opinions of the Irish public on the availability of information about schools. Irish Journal of Education, 38, 43-72.
• Kennedy, E., & Shiel, G. (2010). Formation continuée sur site en partenariat. Comment renforcer le sentiment d’efficacité et d'identité des enseignants en même temps que les compétences en littéracie des élèves. Caractères, 38, 23-36.
• Kennedy, E., & Shiel, G. (2010). Raising literacy levels with collaborative onsite professional development in an urban disadvantaged school. Reading Teacher, 63(5), 372-383.
• Mac Aogáin, E., Millar, D., & Kellaghan, T. (2010). The bonus for Irish in the Leaving Certificate Examination. Irish Journal of Education, 38, 25-42.
• Shiel, G. & Eivers, E. (2010) Comparative international studies of reading literacy: Current approaches and future directions. In Wyse, D. Andrews, R. & Hoffman, J. (Eds) The Routledge international handbook of English, language and literacy teaching. Pp 425 – 437. Oxon: Routledge.
• Weir, S., Archer, P., & McAvinue, L. (2010). Class size and pupil-teacher ratio: Policy and progress. Irish Journal of Education, 38, 3-24.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Clerkin, A. & Gilleece., L. (2010).  The 2009 National Assessments E-appendix. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Cosgrove, J., Gilleece, L., & Shiel, G. (2010). Ready to engage? – First results of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS): Irish national summary of IEA’s initial findings report. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Cosgrove, J., Gilleece, L., & Shiel, G. (2010). Results of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS): Perspectives on Ireland from two of IEA’s international reports on ICCS. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Cosgrove, J., Shiel, G., Perkins, R., & Moran, G. (2010). Comparisons of performance in Ireland –  PISA 2000 to PISA 2009: A preliminary report to the Department of Education and Skills. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E., Clerkin, A., Millar, D. & Close, S. (2010). The 2009 National Assessments Technical Report. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E., Close, S., Shiel, G., Millar, D., Clerkin, A., Gilleece., L. & Kiniry, J. (2010). The 2009 National Assessments of Mathematics and English Reading. Dublin: Stationery Office.
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• Perkins, R., Moran, G., Cosgrove, J., & Shiel, G. (2010).  PISA 2009: The performance and progress of 15-year-olds in Ireland. Summary report. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., Kellaghan, T., & Moran, G. (2010). Standardized testing in lower secondary education. Dublin: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.
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• Shiel, G., Moran, G., Cosgrove, J., & Perkins, R. (2010). A summary of the performance of students in Ireland on the PISA 2009 test of mathematical literacy and a comparison with performance in 2003. Report to the Department of Education and Skills. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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Tests

• Educational Research Centre. (2010).  Triail Ghaeilge Dhroim Conrach (G).  Leibhéil 1-4, Foirm A agus B.  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2010).  Triail Ghaeilge Dhroim Conrach do Bhunscoileanna Gaeltachta and Lán-Ghaeilge.  Lámhleabhair do Leibhéil 1, 2, 3 agus 4.  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre.  (2010).  Drumcondra Test of Early Literacy Screening Test Booklet (Pictures and Words 1).  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre.  (2010).  Drumcondra Test of Early Literacy Diagnostic Test Booklet (Pictures and Words 2).  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre.  (2010).  Drumcondra Test of Early Literacy Scoring Booklet.  Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre.  (2010).  Drumcondra Test of Early Literacy Administration and Technical Manual.  Dublin: Author.
  

Publications 2009

Articles

• Brozo, W. G., Sutton Flint, E.S., Shiel, G., Persson, U.B., Garbe, C., & Dachkova, L. (2009). Content reading in four European Union countries. Reading Teacher, 62(3), 170-173.
• Close, S., Millar, D., & Shiel, G. (2009). Characteristics and curriculum validity of test items for the National Assessment of Mathematics Achievement in 6th class. In D. Corcoran, T. Dooley, S., Close & R. Ward (Eds.), Proceedings of the Third National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI 3). Pp 77-89. Dublin: St Patrick’s College.
• Close, S., & Shiel, G. (2009). Gender and PISA mathematics: Irish results in context. European Educational Research Journal, 8(1), 20-33.
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• Kellaghan, T. (2009). Donal F. Cregan. In J. Maguire & J. Quinn (Eds), Dictionary of Irish biography. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Pp. 987-988.
• Kellaghan, T. (2009). The future of the teacher education continuum in Ireland: Opportunities and challenges. Oideas, 54, 14-29.
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• Shiel, G. & Eivers, E. (2009). International comparisons of reading literacy: What can they tell us? Cambridge Journal of Education, 39(3), 345-360.
• Shiel, G., (2009). Gender differences in reading literacy in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). In C. Berg, L Kerger, N. Meisch & M. Milmeister (Eds.), Savoirs et engagements: Hommages á Georges Wirtgen. Pp. 65-78. Luxembourg: Université de Luxembourg.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Gilleece, L., Shiel, G., Perkins, R., & Proctor, M. (2009). Teaching and Learning International Survey (2008): National report for Ireland. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Kellaghan, T., Greaney, V., & Murray, T.S. (2009). Using the results of a national assessment of educational achievement. Washington DC: World Bank.
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• Shiel, G., Perkins, R., & Gilleece, L. (2009). OECD Teaching and learning international study (TALIS). Summary report for Ireland. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. 
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• Weir, S., Archer, P., & Millar, D. (2009).  Educational disadvantage in primary schools in rural areas. Report No. 1: Analysis of English reading and mathematics achievement in schools in the rural dimension of the School Support Programme.  Report to the Department of Education and Science.  Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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Publications 2008

Articles

• Kellaghan, T. (2008). IEA studies and educational policy. In W. Harlen (Ed.), Student assessment and testing. London: Sage. Pp. 394-412.
• Kellaghan, T. (2008). Qué mecanismos de monitoreo se pueden utilizar para efectuar ‎estudios internacionales comparados y estudios nacionales? In K.N. Ross and I.J.  ‎Genevois (Eds), Estudios internacionales sobre la calidad de la educación. Paris: ‎International Institute for Educational Planning. Pp. 54-70.
• Kellaghan, T., & Madaus, G.F. (2008). External (public) examinations. In W. Harlen (Ed.), Student assessment and testing. London: Sage. Pp. 369-393.
• Sofroniou, N., Hoad, D., & Einbeck, J. (2008). League tables for literacy survey data based on random effect models. In P. Eilers (Ed.), Proceedings of the 23rd International Workshop on Statistical Modelling, Utrecht, Netherlands: University of Utrecht. Pp. 406–409.
• Surgenor, P., & Shiel, G. (2008). Parity of provision? Learning support for English and mathematics in Irish primary schools. Irish Educational Studies, 27(2), 107-119

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Archer, P., & Sofroniou, N. (2008). The assessment of levels of disadvantage in Primary Schools for DEIS.  Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Close, S., Oldham, E., Surgenor, P., Shiel, G., Dooley, T., & O’Leary, M. (2008). The Effects of Calculator Use on Mathematics in Schools and in Certificate Examinations: Final report on phase 2. Dublin: St Patrick’s College, Trinity College, Educational Research Centre.
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• Cosgrove, J., & Marshall, K. (2008). ICT usage and access in Irish primary schools: Identifying the gaps. Dublin: Liffey Press. 
• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., & Cunningham, R. (2008). Ready for tomorrow’s world? The competencies of Irish 15-year-olds in PISA 2006. Main report. Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., & Pybus, E. (2008) A Teacher's Guide to PISA Science. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Greaney, V., & Kellaghan, T. (2008). Assessing national achievement levels in education. Washington D.C.: World Bank.
• Postlethwaite, T.N., & Kellaghan, T. (2008). National assessments of educational achievement.  Paris: International Institute for Educational Planning; Brussels: International Academy of Education.

Tests

• Educational Research Centre. (2008). Drumcondra Primary Mathematics Test – ‎Revised. Progress in Mathematics: Using class-level performance bands and ‎monitoring progress over time. Supplement to the manuals for the DPMT-R, ‎Levels 1, 2, and 3-6. Dublin: Author.
  

Publications 2007

Articles

• Brozo, W., Shiel, G., & Topping, K. (2007). Engagement in reading: Lessons learned from three PISA countries. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 51(4), 304-315.
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• Close, S., Oldham, E., Surgenor, P., Shiel, G., Dooley, T., & O’Leary, M. (2007). Are calculators detrimental to students’ mathematical development? The effects of introducing calculators into the Irish Junior Cycle mathematics curriculum and certificate examinations. In S. Close, D. Corcoran & T. Dooley (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education. Dublin: St Patrick’s College. Pp. 150-167.
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• Shiel, G. (2007). Reading standards in Ireland: Moving forward, looking back. In B. Dwyer & G. Shiel (Eds.), Literacy at the crossroads: Moving forward, looking back. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland. Pp. 1-18.
• Shiel, G., Close, S., & Millar, D. (2007). Approaches to reporting performance on the National Assessment of Mathematics Achievement. In S. Close, D. Corcoran & T. Dooley (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education. Dublin: St Patrick’s College. Pp. 104-116.
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• Sofroniou, N. (2007). Discussion of the paper ‘Measurement of UK government output and productivity for the national accounts’ by A. B. Atkinson. Journal of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 34, 160.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Dwyer, B., & Shiel, G. (Eds.). (2007). Literacy at the crossroads: Moving forward, looking back. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland.
• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., & Cunningham, R. (2007). Ready for tomorrow’s world? The competencies of Irish 15-year-olds in PISA 2006. Main report. Dublin: Stationery Office.
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• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., & Cunningham, R. (2007). Ready for tomorrow’s world? The competencies of Irish 15-year-olds in PISA 2006. Summary report. Dublin: Stationery Office.
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• Mac Aogáin, E. (2007). Analysis of school attendance data in primary and post-primary schools, 2003/4 to 2005/6. Report to the National Educational Welfare Board. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
• Shiel, G., & Cheevers, C. (2007). Additional analyses of the PISA 2003 data for Northern Ireland. Belfast: Department of Education Northern Ireland.
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• Shiel, G., & Kitching, K. (2007). Improvement of school-based assessment. Manual. For US Agency for International Development (USAID) and International Reading Association. Skopje, Macednoia: USAID.
• Shiel, G., Perkins, R., Close, S., & Oldham, E. (2007). PISA mathematics: A teacher’s guide. Dublin: Department of Education and Science.
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• Shiel, G., Stričević, I, & Sabolović-Krajina, D. (2007). Literacy without boundaries. Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Reading. Osijek: Croatian Reading Association.
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• Surgenor, P., Oldham, E., Close, S., Shiel, G., Dooley, T., & O’Leary, M. (2007). Pressing the right buttons. Calculator use in schools and in Junior Cycle Mathematics. Dublin: St Patrick’s College, Trinity College, Educational Research Centre.
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• Weir, S., Archer, P., Pembroke, L., & McAvinue, L (2007).  Report on the evaluation of some aspects of Giving Children an Even Break. Report to the Department of Education and Science. Dublin: Educational Research Centre

Tests

• Educational Research Centre. (2007). Drumcondra Primary Reading Test - Revised. (Levels 1-6, Forms A and B). Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2007). Drumcondra Primary Reading Test – Revised Manual. Level 1. Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2007). Drumcondra Primary Reading Test – Revised Manual. Level 2. Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2007). Drumcondra Primary Reading Test – Revised Manual. Levels 3-6. Dublin: Author.

Publications 2006

Articles

• Eivers, E., & Kennedy, D. (2006). The PISA assessment of scientific literacy. Irish Journal of Education, 37, 101-119.
• Kellaghan T. (2006). What monitoring mechanisms can be used for cross-national (and national) studies? In K. N. Ross & I. J. Genevois (Eds.), Cross-national studies of the quality of education: Planning their design and managing their impact. Paris: International Institute for Educational Planning. Pp. 51-66.
• Shiel, G. (2006). The PISA assessment of reading literacy. Irish Journal of Education, 37, 79-100.
• Shiel, G., Sofroniou, N., & Cosgrove, J. (2006). An overview of the main findings of PISA 2003 in Ireland. Irish Journal of Education, 37, 5-26.
• Sofroniou, N. (2006). GQZ: Gaussian quadrature points for the Normal distribution [Computer software]. In J. Einbeck, R. Darnell, & J. Hinde (Eds.), R package npmlreg: Nonparametric maximum likelihood estimation for random effect models.
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• Sofroniou, N. (2006). Random effects models for scoring disadvantage in Irish primary schools. In M. Cronin, F. O'Sullivan, J. O'Sullivan, & K. R. Choudhury (Eds.), Proceedings of the 26th Conference on Applied Statistics in Ireland. Cork: University College Cork. Pp. 62-63.
• Sofroniou, N., Einbeck, J., & Hinde, J. (2006). Analyzing Irish suicide rates with mixture models. In J. Hinde, J. Einbeck, & J. Newell (Eds.), Proceedings of the 21st International Workshop on Statistical Modelling. Galway: National University of Ireland Galway. Pp. 474-481.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., Cheevers, C. (2006). Implementing the Revised Junior Certificate Science Syllabus. What teachers said. Dublin: Stationery Office.
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• Harris, J., Forde, P., Archer, P., Nic Fhearaile, S., & O’Gorman, M. (2006). Irish in primary schools. Long-term national trends in achievement. Dublin: Stationery Office.
• Lewis, M., and Archer, P. (2006). Home-School-Community-Liaison in Early Start Schools. Report to the Department of Education and Science. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Millar, D., Kellaghan, T., & Mac Aogáin, E. (2006). A study of the intended and achieved weights of components in the Leaving Certificate Examination. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
• Shiel, G., and O’Flaherty, A. (2006). NCTE 2005 Census on ICT infrastructure in schools. Statistical report. Report prepared for the National Centre for Technology in Education. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., Surgenor, P., Close, S., & Millar, D. (2006). The 2004 National Assessment of Mathematics Achievement. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Surgenor, P. Shiel, G., Close, S., & Millar, D. (2006). Counting on success: Mathematics achievement in Irish primary schools. Dublin: Stationary Office.
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• Weir, S. (2006). A report on the procedures used to identify post-primary schools for inclusion in the School Support Programme under DEIS. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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Tests

• Educational Research Centre. (2006). Drumcondra Primary Mathematics Test - Revised. Levels 1-2, Form A; Levels 3-6, Forms A and B). Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2006). Drumcondra Primary Mathematics Test - Revised Manual. Level 1. Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2006). Drumcondra Primary Mathematics Test - Revised Manual. Level 2. Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2006). Drumcondra Primary Mathematics Test - Revised Manual. Levels 3-6. Dublin: Author.

Publications 2005

Articles

• Cosgrove, J., Oldham, E.E., & Close, S. (2005). Assessment of mathematics in PISA 2003: Achievements of Irish 15-year olds in an international context. In S. Close, T. Dooley, & D. Corcoran (Eds.), Proceedings of the First National Conference of Research in Mathematics Education. Dublin: St Patrick’s College. Pp. 193-208.
• Cosgrove, J., Zastrutzki, S., & Shiel, G. (2005). A survey of ICT in post-primary schools. Irish Journal of Education, 36, 25-48.  
• Eivers, E. (2005). Reading achievement in children from disadvantaged areas: Views of teachers and parents. In E. Kennedy, & T.M. Hickey (Eds.), Learning to read and reading to learn. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland. Pp. 59-68
• Lewis, M., & Archer, P. (2005). Observation methodology in preschool programme evaluation: The Early Start experience. In Questions of quality: Proceedings of a conference on defining, assessing and supporting quality in early childhood care and education. Dublin: Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education. Pp. 214-224.
• Kellaghan, T., & Daly, M. (2005). Opinions of the Irish public on the goals of primary education. Irish Journal of Education, 36, 91-115.
• Kellaghan, T., & Greaney, V. (2005). Monitoring performance: Assessments and examinations. In A.M. Verspoor (Ed.), The challenge of learning: Improving the quality of basic education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Paris: Association for the Development of Education in Africa. Pp.271-292.
• MacAogáin, E. (2005). The points system and grading of the Leaving Certificate Examination. Irish Journal of Education, 36, 3-24.
• Shiel, G. (2005). Associations between attributes of self-regulated learning and reading literacy in PISA 2000. In M. Pandis, A. Ward, & S.R. Mathews (Eds.), Reading, writing, thinking. Proceedings of the 13th European Conference on Reading. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. Pp.190-198.
• Shiel, G., Close, S., & Surgenor, P. (2005). The National Assessment of Mathematics Achievement in primary schools. In S. Close, T. Dooley, & D. Corcoran (Eds.), Proceedings of the First National Conference of Research in Mathematics Education. Dublin: St Patrick’s College. Pp. 116-133.
• Weir, S., & Archer, P. (2005). A review of procedures to select schools for support to deal with educational disadvantage. Irish Journal of Education, 36, 63-85.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Archer, P., & Weir, S., (2005). Addressing Disadvantage: A review of the international literature and of the strategy in Ireland. Report to the Educational Disadvantage Committee, November 2004. Dublin: Educational Disadvantage Committee
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• Cosgrove, J., Shiel, G., Sofroniou, S., Zastrutzki, S., & Shortt, F. (2005). Education for life: The achievements of 15- year olds in Ireland in the second cycle of PISA. Dublin: Educational Research Centre
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• Cosgrove, J., Shiel, G., Sofroniou, S., Zastrutzki, S., & Shortt, F. (2005). Education for life: The achievements of 15-year olds in Ireland in the second cycle of PISA. Summary report. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., & Shortt, F. (2005). Literacy in disadvantaged primary schools: Problems and solutions. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., Perkins, R. and Cosgrove, J. (2005). Succeeding in reading? Reading standards in Irish primary schools. Dublin: Stationery Office.
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• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., Perkins, R. and Cosgrove, J. (2005). The 2004 National Assessment of English Reading. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Kellaghan, T., & McGee, P. (2005). Your Education System: A report on the response to the invitation to participate in creating a shared vision for Irish education into the future. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Kellaghan, T., & McGee, P. (2005). Is Leatsa an Córas Oideachais : Tuairisc ar an Toradh a bhí ar an gCuireadh chun Bheith Páirteach le linn Comhfhís a Chruthú don Oideachas in Éirinn Amach Anseo. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Weir, S., & Archer, P. (with Flanagan, R.) (2005). A review of school-based measures aimed at addressing educational disadvantage in Ireland. Report to the Educational Disadvantage Committee. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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Publications 2004

Articles

• Cosgrove, J. (2004). Procedure used to adjust for non-response in the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA 2000) and implications for the interpretation of student achievement outcomes in Ireland. In M. Murphy & L. McHugh (Eds.), NUI Maynooth: Postgraduate Research Record: Proceedings of the Colloquium 2004. Maynooth: NUI Maynooth. Pp. 55-59.
• Cosgrove, J., Shiel, G., Oldham, E., & Sofroniou, N. (2004). A survey of mathematics teachers in Ireland. Irish Journal of Education, 35, 20-44.
• James, D.J., Lawlor, M., & Sofroniou, N. (2004). Persistence of psychological problems: A one year follow-up study. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 21, 11-17
• Kellaghan, T. (2004). Preparing teachers for the 21st century. Report of the Working Group on Primary Education. In A. Burke (Ed.), Teacher education in the Republic of Ireland. Armagh: SCoTENS, The Centre for Cross-Border Studies. Pp.19-28.
• Sofroniou, (N. (2004). A model of reading literacy. In E. Eivers, G. Shiel & F. Shortt (Eds.), Reading literacy in disadvantaged primary schools. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. Pp. 145-157.
• Sofroniou, N. (2004). Review of Large-scale assessment programs for all students: Validity, technical adequacy, and implementation (G. Tindall & T.H. Haladyna, Eds.). Journal of the Royal Statistical Society: Series A (Statistics in Society), 167, 379.
• Sofroniou, N., Archer, P., & Weir, S. (2004). An analysis of the association between socioeconomic context, gender and achievement. Irish Journal of Education, 35, 58-72.
• Sofroniou, N., & Kellaghan, T. (2004). The utility of TIMSS scales in predicting students’ subsequent state examination performance. Journal of Educational Measurement, 41, 311-329.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Close, S., Oldham, E., Shiel, G., Dooley, T., Hackett, D., & O’Leary, M. (2004). The effects of calculator use on mathematics in schools and in the certificate examinations: Final report on phase I. Dublin: St Patrick’s College, Trinity College, Educational Research Centre.
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• Eivers, E., Shiel, G., & Shortt, F. (2004). Reading literacy in disadvantaged primary schools. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Kellaghan, T., & Greaney, V. (2004). Assessing student learning in Africa. Washington, DC: World Bank.
• Kellaghan, T., McGee, P., Millar, D., & Perkins, R. (2004). Views of the Irish public on education: 2004 survey. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Ó Siaghail, G., & Deiseach, C. (2004). Próifílí measúnachta don Ghaeilge sna scoileanna Gaeltachta agus scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge. Lámhleabhar. Baile Átha Cliath: Foras Taighde ar Oideachas.
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• Weir, S. (2004). Analysis of school attendance data at primary and post-primary levels for 2003/2004. Report to the National Educational Welfare Board. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Weir, S. (2004). A commentary on the implementation of Giving Children an Even Break. Report to the Educational Disadvantage Committee. Dublin: Educational Research Centre
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Tests

• Educational Research Centre. (2004). Drumcondra Primary Spelling Test. (Levels 1-6, Forms A and B). Dublin: Author.
• Educational Research Centre. (2004). Drumcondra Primary Spelling Test Manual. Dublin: Author.

Publications 2003

Articles

• Archer, P. (2003). The ebb and flow of consensus seeking: 1988 to 2003. In Reflections in a time of change. A tribute to Sr Teresa McCormack. Dublin: CORI Education Commission. Pp.21-43.
• Cosgrove, J., & Forde, P. (2003). National assessments of English reading in Ireland. In G. Shiel and U. Ní Dhálaigh (Eds.), Other ways of seeing: Diversity in language and literacy. Volume 1. Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Reading. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland. Pp. 46-56.
• James, D.J., Sofroniou, N., & Lawlor, M. (2003).The response of Irish adolescents to bullying. Irish Journal of Psychology, 24, 22-34.
• Kellaghan, T. (2003). Local, national, and international levels of system evaluation. In T. Kellaghan & D. L. Stufflebeam (Eds.), International handbook of educational evaluation. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic. Pp. 873-882.
• Kellaghan, T., & Madaus, G. F. (2003). External (public) examinations. In T. Kellaghan & D. L. Stufflebeam (Eds.), International handbook of educational evaluation. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic. Pp. 577-600.
• Omolewa, M., & Kellaghan, T. (2003). Educational evaluation in Africa. In T. Kellaghan & D. L. Stufflebeam (Eds.), International handbook of educational evaluation. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic. Pp. 465-481.
• Shiel, G. (2003). Raising standards in reading and writing: Insights from England’s National Reading Strategy. Reading Teacher, 56(7), 692-695.
• Shiel, G. (2003). Relations entre l’apprentissage autorégulé et les compétences en lecture dans PISA 2000 (Associations between attributes of self-regulated learning and reading literacy in PISA 2000). Caractères (numéro special), Decémbre, 55-61.
• Sofroniou, N. (2003). Review of Statistical concepts: A second course for education and the behavioural sciences (R.G. Lomax). Journal of the Royal Statistical Society: Series D (The Statistician), 52, 415.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Archer, P., & Shortt, F. (2003). Review of the Home-School-Community Liaison Scheme. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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• Close, S., Oldham, E., Hackett, D., Dooley, T., Shiel, G., & O'Leary, M. (2003). A study of the effects of calculator use in schools and in the Certificate Examinations - Summary Report on Phase I. Report to the Department of Education and Science. Dublin: St Patrick's College.
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• Cosgrove, J., Sofroniou, N., Kelly, A., & Shiel, G. (2003). A teachers’ guide to reading literacy in Ireland: Outcomes of the PISA 2000 student assessment. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Flanagan, R., & Morgan, M. (2003). Evaluation of initiatives targeting retention in universities: A preliminary report of projects funded by the Higher Education Authority. Report to the Higher Education Authority. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
• Kellaghan, T., & Millar, D. (2003). Grading in the Leaving Certificate Examination: A discussion paper. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
  A PDF version of an additional 128 supplementary tables (S1 to S128), which contain data which are summarized in some of the 69 tables in the report, are available to download here:
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• Kellaghan, T., & Stufflebeam, D. L., with the assistance of Wingate, L. A. (2003). International handbook of educational evaluation. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic.
• Lewis, M., & Archer, P. (2003). Early Start evaluation. Report on observation visits to schools. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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• Shiel, G., & Ní Dálaigh, U. (Eds.). (2003). Other ways of seeing: Diversity in language and literacy. Volume 1. Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Reading. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland.
• Shiel, G., & Ní Dálaigh, U. (Eds.). (2003). Other ways of seeing: Diversity in language and literacy. Volume 2. Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Reading. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland.
• Syropoulos, A., Tsolomitis, A., & Sofroniou, N. (2003). Digital typography using LATEX. New York: Springer.
• Weir, S. (2003). The evaluation of Breaking the Cycle: A follow-up of the achievements of 6th class pupils in urban schools in 2003. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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Publications 2002

Articles

• Archer, P., & McCormack, T. (2002). Lay trusteeship and a vision of the future of Irish Catholic education: A response to David Tuohy, S.J. Studies, 91, 55-61.
• Cosgrove, J., Shiel, G., & Kennedy, D. (2002). The performance of Irish students in scientific literacy in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Irish Journal of Education, 33, 53-70.
• Greaney, V., & Kellaghan, T. (2002). International studies of achievement. In J. W. Guthrie (Ed). Encyclopedia of education (2nd ed.). New York: Macmillan.
• Kellaghan, T. (2002). Approaches to problems of educational disadvantage. In Primary Education: Ending disadvantage. Proceedings of the National Forum. Dublin: St Patrick's College. Pp. 17-30.
• Kellaghan, T., & Madaus, G. F. (2002). Teachers' sources and uses of assessment information. In D.F. Robitaille & A. E. Beaton (Eds), Secondary analysis of the TIMSS data. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic. Pp. 343-356.
• Shiel, G. (2002). Kindergarten children's involvement in early literacy activities. Perspectives from Europe. Reading Teacher, 56, 282-284.
• Shiel, G. (2002). Literacy standards and factors affecting literacy: What national and international assessments tell us. In G. Reid & J. Wearmouth (Eds.), Dyslexia and literacy: Theory and practice. Chichester: Wiley. Pp. 131-145.
• Shiel, G. (2002). Reflexões sobre o desempenho da Irlanda e Portugal na avaliação da literacia em leitura no OECD/PISA 2000 (Reflections on the performance of Ireland and Portugal in the OECD/PISA 2000 assessment of reading literacy). Revisita Portuguesa de Educação, 15(2), 61-81.
• Shiel, G. (2002). The performance of Irish students in reading literacy in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Irish Journal of Education, 33, 7-30.
• Shiel, G., & Cosgrove, J. (2002). International assessments of reading literacy. Reading Teacher, 55, 690-692.
• Sofroniou, N., & Hutcheson, G. D. (2002). Confidence intervals for the prediction of logistic regression in the presence and absence of a variance covariance matrix. Understanding Statistics: Statistical Issues in Psychology, Education and the Social Sciences, 1(1), 3-18.
• Sofroniou, N., Cosgrove, J., & Shiel, G. (2002). Using PISA variables to explain performance on Junior Certificate Examinations in mathematics and science. Irish Journal of Education, 33, 99-124.
• Sofroniou, N., Shiel, G., & Cosgrove, J. (2002). PISA reading literacy in Ireland: An expanded model exploring attributes of self-regulated learning. Irish Journal of Education, 33, 71-98.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Eivers, E., Flanagan, R., & Morgan, M. (2002). Non-completion in Institutes of Technology: An investigation of preparation, attitudes and behaviours among first year students. Report to the Council of Directors of Institutes of Technology.
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• Kellaghan, T., Morgan, M., Fitzpatrick, M., & Millar, D. (2002). An evaluation of the sole use of short-answer tests in apprenticeship examinations. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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• Lewis, M., & Archer, P. (2002). Further evaluation of Early Start. Progress report. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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• Millar, D., & Murphy, R. (2002). A preliminary report to the Task Force on the Physical Sciences on the issue of the comparability of grades awarded in different subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination.
• Millar, D., & Kellaghan, T. (2002). Second report to the Task Force on the Physical Sciences on the comparability of grades awarded in the Leaving Certificate Examination.
• Weir, S., Milis, L., & Ryan, C. (2002). The Breaking the Cycle Scheme in urban schools. Final evaluation report. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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• Weir, S., Milis, L., & Ryan, C. (2002). The Breaking the Cycle Scheme in rural schools. Final evaluation report. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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Publications 2001

Articles

• Archer, P. (2001). 'A response to Brahm Norwich'. Open dialogue on inclusion: Evidence or value-based policy and practice? Psychology of Education Review, 25(1), 12-14.
• Archer, P. (2001). Public spending on education, inequality and poverty. In S. Cantillon, C. Corrigan, P. Kirby, & J. O'Flynn (Eds.), Rich and poor: Perspectives on tackling inequality in Ireland. Dublin: Oak Tree Press & Combat Poverty Agency. Pp. 197-234.
• Eivers, E. (2001). Integrated service provision for at risk children and their families. Irish Journal of Education, 32, 44-62.
• Keane, M., Hackett, D., & Davenport, J. (2001). Similarity processing depends on the similarities present. In J. D. Moore & K. Stenning (Eds.), Proceedings of Twenty-Third Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Mahwah N.J.: Erlbaum. Pp. 477-482.
• Kellaghan, T. (2001). Family and schooling. In N. J. Smelser & P. B. Baltes (Eds.), International encyclopedia of the social and behavioral sciences. Oxford: Pergamon. Pp. 5303-5307.
• Kellaghan, T. (2001). O uso da avaliação na reforma educacional. Ensaio: Avaliação e Políticas Públicas em Educação. 9, n.32, 259-278.
• Kellaghan, T. (2001). Reading literacy standards in Ireland. Oideas, 49, 7-20.
• Kellaghan, T. (2001). Reading literacy standards in Ireland. In G. Shiel & U. Ní Dhálaigh (Eds.), Reading matters: A fresh start. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland. Pp. 3-19.
• Kellaghan, T. (2001). Towards a definition of educational disadvantage. Irish Journal of Education, 32, 3-22.
• Kellaghan, T., & Greaney, V. (2001). The globalisation of assessment in the 20th century. Assessment in Education, 8, 87-102.
• Shiel, G. (2001). Reforming reading instruction in Ireland and England. Reading Teacher, 55, 372-374.
• Sofroniou, N. (2001). Review of Statistical strategies for small sample research. (R.H. Hoyle, Ed.). Statistical Methods in Medical Research, 10, 239-249.
• Weir, S. (2001). The reading achievements of primary school pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Irish Journal of Education, 32, 23-43.
• Weir, S., & Milis, L. (2001). The relationship between the achievements of 6th class pupils from disadvantages backgrounds and their attitudes to school. Irish Journal of Education, 32, 63-83.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Kellaghan, T., & Greaney, V. (2001). Using assessment to improve the quality of education. Paris: International Institute for Educational Planning.
• Morgan, M., Flanagan, R., & Kellaghan, T. (2001). A study of non-completion in undergraduate university courses. Dublin: Higher Education Authority.
• Shiel, G., Cosgrove, J., Sofroniou, N., & Kelly, A. (2001). Ready for life? The literacy achievements of Irish 15-year olds with comparative international data. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., Cosgrove, J., Sofroniou, N., & Kelly, A. (2001). Ready for life? The literacy achievements of Irish 15-year olds with comparative international data. Summary report. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., & Kelly, D. (2001). The 1999 National Assessment of Mathematical Achievement. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
• Shiel, G., & Kelly, D. (2001). The 1999 National Assessment of Mathematical Achievement. Summary report. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., & Ní Dhálaigh, U. (Eds.). (2001). Reading matters: A fresh start. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland.

Publications 2000

Articles

• Cosgrove, J. (2000). El sistema nacional de evaluación de resultados educativos: Irlanda. Revista de Educación, 321, 23-34.
• Cosgrove, J., & Morgan, M. (2000). Students' TV viewing, computer game playing, and attitudes to reading. Irish Journal of Education, 31, 50-62.
• Kellaghan, T., & Madaus, G. F. (2000). Outcome evaluation. In D. F. Stufflebeam, G. F. Madaus, & T. Kellaghan (Eds.), Evaluation models: Viewpoints on educational and human services evaluation (2nd ed). Boston: Kluwer Academic. Pp. 97-112
• Madaus, G. F., & Kellaghan, T. (2000). Models, metaphors and definitions of evaluation. In D. F. Stufflebeam, G. F. Madaus, & T. Kellaghan (Eds.), Evaluation models: Viewpoints on educational and human services evaluation (2nd ed). Boston: Kluwer Academic. Pp. 19-31.
• O'Leary, M., Kellaghan, T., Madaus, G. F., & Beaton, A. E. (2000). Consistency of findings across international surveys of mathematics and science achievement: A comparison of IAEP2 and TIMSS. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 8, no 43, 1-14. Download
• Shiel, G. (2000). Assessment of integrated communications. Paris: OECD/INES Network A.
• Shiel, G. (2000). Assessing children's oral language. In G. Shiel, U. Ní Dhálaigh, & E. Kennedy (Eds.), Language and literacy for the new millennium. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland. Pp. 243-261.
• Shiel, G., & Murphy, R. (2000). Development of coherence and structure in children's writing. In I. Austad & E.T. Lyssand (Eds.), Literacy: Challenges for the new millennium. Stavanger: Centre for Reading Research, Stavanger University College. Pp. 89-98.
• Sofroniou N., Shiel G., & Cosgrove, J. (2000). Explaining performance on the Junior Certificate Examination and the OECD/PISA study: A multilevel approach. Irish Journal of Education, 31, 25-49.

Books/Monographs/Reports

• Broderick, D., & Shiel, G. (2000). Diet and activity patterns of children in primary schools in Ireland. Dublin: St. Patrick's College.
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• Cosgrove, J., Kellaghan, T., Forde, P., & Morgan, M. (2000). The 1998 National Assessment of English Reading with comparative data from the 1993 National Assessment. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
• Eivers, E., Ryan, E., & Brinkley A. (2000). Characteristics of early school leavers: Results of research strand of the 8- to 15-year old early school leavers initiative. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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• Eivers, E., & Ryan, E. (2000). A case study analysis of service provision for “at risk” children and young people. Report to the Department of Education and Science.
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• Flanagan, R., Morgan, M., & Kellaghan, T. (2000). A study of non-completion in Institute of Technology Courses. Report to Council of Directors of Institutes of Technology.
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• Shiel, G., & Murphy, R. (2000). Drumcondra English Profiles. A framework for assessing oral language, reading, and writing in primary schools. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Shiel, G., Kennedy, E., & Ní Dhálaigh, U. (Eds.). (2000). Language and literacy for the new millennium. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland.
• Stufflebeam, D. F., Madaus, G. F., & Kellaghan, T. (Eds.) (2000). Education models. Viewpoints on educational and human services evaluation (2nd ed.). Boston: Kluwer Academic.
• Weir, S., & Ryan, C. (2000). Interim report on the evaluation of the Breaking the Cycle scheme in rural schools. Report to the Department of Education and Science. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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• Weir, S., & Ryan, C. (2000). Interim report on the evaluation of the Breaking the Cycle scheme in urban schools. Report to the Department of Education and Science. Dublin: Educational Research Centre.
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