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Programme of Work
Development of a Framework for the Evaluation of Teachers’ Professional Learning (TPL)
Development of a Framework for the Evaluation of Teachers’ Professional Learning (TPL)
Phase 2 TPL survey questionnaires
Evaluation of the Gaeltacht Schools Recognition Scheme
Measúnú ar an Scéim Aitheantais Scoileanna Gaeltachta
PISA-DEIS Report 2020
Post-Primary Assessment & Diagnosis – English (PPAD-E) Standardisation
PPAD-E (Post-Primary Assessment and Diagnosis- English) Teacher Resources
Data analysis
Educational disadvantage
Independent research
Student performance in PISA at different times of the year
Opportunity versus Challenge: Exploring Usage of Log-File and Process Data in International Large Scale Assessments
The cognitive basis of reading comprehension in primary school children
Transition to Computer-Based Assessment in PISA 2015: A question of validity
International assessments
JUMP final report
National Assessments of Mathematics and English Reading (NAMER)
Test development, standardisation and support
Reviews and evaluations
NAMER
Assessing Levels of Disadvantage in Schools
ICCS 2009 – International Civic and Citizenship Education Study
What is ICCS?
Who Participates?
What is Involved?
Themes covered in the School Questionnaire
Themes covered in the Student Questionnaire
Themes covered in the Teacher Questionnaire
What is the Timeline?
Who Implements ICCS?
Field Trial
Resources
Reporting
Contact
Studies of Educational Disadvantage in Schools in Rural Settings
TALIS 2008 – Teaching And Learning International Survey
What was TALIS 2008?
Who Participated in TALIS 2008?
What was involved?
Resources
Contact
NAIMS
Questionnaires / Ceistneoirí
PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study)
A Secondary Analysis of Growing Up in Ireland
A Study of Academic Resilience among Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
A Study of Differences between Schools in terms of Intake and Outcomes
A Study of Summer Learning Loss
A Study of the Implementation and Impact of Project Maths
A survey of the social contexts of primary and second-level schools
Analysis of School Attendance Data
Development of Tests
European Policy Network – Literacy
Development of Computer-Based Testing
2013 ICT Census of primary, post-primary and special schools
JUMP Math pilot evaluation
PISA
Reviews of oral language development, reading and mathematics
TIMSS
Transition Year Survey
Evaluation of Mathematics Programmes (JUMP and IMPACT)
European Policy Network – Literacy
Development and revision of a Resource Allocation Model for Special Education Needs
Evaluation of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF)
Studies
PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study)
About PIRLS
GDPR
Participating Countries
Reports
Examples of PIRLS test content
Framework for PIRLS 2021
Contact Details
National Advisory Commitee
TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)
Reports
Fourth Class
Second Year
Participating Countries
Assessment Frameworks for TIMSS 2019
National Advisory Commitees
GDPR
Contact Details
PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment)
What is PISA?
PISA National Advisory Committee for Ireland (2015 – 2022)
Who takes part in PISA?
How is PISA carried out?
Information for schools, teachers, parents and students
Selected publications
PISA 2015
PISA 2012
PISA 2009
PISA 2006
PISA 2003
PISA 2000
Other National Publications
International Publications
International Databases
Contact
NAMER (National Assessments of Mathematics and English Reading)
Overview
NAMER 2021
Earlier Cycles of the National Assessments
Sample Test Items
Questionnaires
Advisory Committee
GDPR
FAQs
Contact
DEIS (Delivering Equality of opportunity In Schools)
Publications & Reports
Publications by year
Irish Journal of Education
Call for submissions
About Us
Overview
ERC Board
Staff
Contact Us
Corporate Governance
Privacy Policy
News
ERC’s Tests for Schools
Overview
FAQS
General FAQs
Paper Based FAQs
DOTS FAQs
Important Announcement (4th March 2020; Updated 1st September 2020)
Post-Primary Assessment and Diagnosis – English (PPAD-E)
Resources for Teachers and Parents/Guardians – New Tests
Achievement Tests (Primary)
English Reading
Mathematics
Spelling
Gaeilge (Léamh & Éisteacht) (Ordinary schools)
Gaeilge (Léamh & Éisteacht) (Scoileanna Gaeltachta agus Lán-Ghaeilge)
Achievement Tests (Post-primary)
Early Screening / Diagnostic Tests
Drumcondra Tests of Early Literacy (DTEL)
Drumcondra Tests of Early Numeracy (DTEN)
Ability and Aptitude Tests
New Drumcondra Reasoning Test (DRT)
Post-Primary Schools: Current Tests and Future Developments
Ordering Tests: Step by Step
Drumcondra Primary Tests Scoring System
Machine-scoring Service
Primary Order Forms
Post-primary Order Form
Contact Details
FAQS
General FAQs
Paper Based FAQs
DOTS FAQs