PISA - Program for International Student Assessment Mathematical Literacy Framework Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the PISA 2022 Mathematical Literacy Framework, which of the following best defines mathematical literacy?

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An individual's capacity to reason mathematically and to formulate, employ, and interpret mathematics to solve problems in a variety of real-world contexts.

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The ability to perform complex calculations and recall advanced mathematical formulas.

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The skill of using mathematical software and technology to solve abstract algebraic problems.

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A student's knowledge of theoretical mathematics, primarily in the domains of calculus and linear algebra.

Question 2

A student is presented with a news article containing graphs about a city's changing population over 50 years. They are asked to determine if the article's conclusion that 'population growth has been stable' is justified by the data. Which process of the mathematical problem-solving cycle is most prominently being assessed?

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Interpreting, applying, and evaluating mathematical outcomes

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Formulating situations mathematically

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Employing mathematical concepts, facts, procedures, and reasoning

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Utilizing computational thinking skills

Question 3

The PISA Mathematical Literacy Framework organizes mathematical content knowledge into four categories. Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?

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Algebra and functions

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Quantity

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Uncertainty and data

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Change and relationships

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the PISA mathematical process of 'formulating situations mathematically'?

Accepted Answer

Reading a real-world problem about designing a garden and identifying the key variables, constraints, and mathematical relationships needed to create a budget.

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Calculating the area of a complex geometric shape using a given formula.

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Explaining why a particular statistical model is a better fit for a dataset than another.

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Using a calculator to find the final value of an investment with compound interest.

Question 5

The PISA 2022 framework places a strong emphasis on a central capability that underpins all three problem-solving processes. What is this central capability?

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Mathematical reasoning

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Computational speed

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Memorization of facts

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Digital tool proficiency

Question 6

PISA assesses mathematical literacy within various real-world contexts. A question asking a student to analyze a household's monthly budget and make financial decisions would fall primarily under which context category?

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Personal

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Scientific

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Occupational

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Societal