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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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.