Many people believe too much testing may have toxic effects – so much so that “teaching to the test” and “learning for a test” are seen as diverting valuable time and resources from education
Category: mathematics
Today’s the day
by Andreas SchleicherDirector, Directorate for Education and Skills The latest results from PISA are released today. Before you look to … More
Looking forward to PISA
by Andreas SchleicherDirector, Directorate for Education and SkillsTomorrow, the OECD will publish the 2015 PISA results. The world’s premier global … More
New insights on teaching strategies
by Pablo Fraser Analyst, Directorate for Education and Skills Education’s purpose is to prepare children for a fast-moving, ever-changing world. … More
What can maths teachers learn from PISA?
by Andreas Schleicher Director, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills When we think back on schools in the 20th century, … More
Complex mathematics isn’t for everyone (but maybe it should be)
by Marilyn AchironEditor, Directorate for Education and Skills Put a complicated algebraic equation or geometry problem in front of a … More