EQAO National and International Assessments 2

Question 1

Which international assessment measures 15-year-olds' ability to apply reading, mathematics, and science knowledge to real-world problems?

Accepted Answer

PISA

Answer

TIMSS

Answer

PIRLS

Answer

NAEP

Question 2

How often does Canada participate in PISA assessments?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every 4 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 3

What does TIMSS stand for in international education assessment?

Accepted Answer

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study

Answer

Testing International Math and Science Skills

Answer

Transnational Index of Math and Science Standards

Answer

Teachers' International Math and Science Survey

Question 4

Which grade levels does TIMSS typically assess?

Accepted Answer

Grades 4 and 8

Answer

Grades 2 and 6

Answer

Grades 5 and 9

Answer

Grades 3 and 7

Question 5

Which assessment specifically focuses on reading literacy among Grade 4 students internationally?

Accepted Answer

PIRLS

Answer

PISA

Answer

TIMSS

Answer

PCAP

Question 6

What is PCAP and which grades does it assess?

Accepted Answer

Pan-Canadian Assessment Program; Grades 6 and 9

Answer

Provincial Curriculum Assessment Panel; Grades 5 and 8

Answer

Pan-Canadian Assessment Program; Grades 8 and 10

Answer

Provincial Competency Assessment Program; Grades 7 and 9

Question 7

Which organization administers PISA on a global level?

Accepted Answer

OECD

Answer

UNESCO

Answer

World Bank

Answer

IEA