DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/51/99-102
Gulkhanim Abbasova
Azerbaijan University of Languages
Master student
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7311-4647
gulkhanimabbasova@gmail.com
Implementation of International Assessment Programs in Azerbaijan
Abstract
International assessment programs are related to the field of education and are conducted as research on a global scale. These programs enable the measurement of knowledge and skills of students and learners in various countries around the world. They are implemented based on global standards and international norms. Assessment programs do not only measure the results and achievements of learners, but also provide information about the overall condition of a country’s education system, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses and evaluating its effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, countries can identify the weak points in their education policies and determine effective strategies for improvement. The main focus areas of these programs may vary, including students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the ability to apply learned knowledge in real- life situations, analytical thinking, and more.
Currently, international assessment programs are applied in nearly 70 countries worldwide. Azerbaijan is also among the countries that have long participated in these programs, which allows for the evaluation of students’ competencies in science, mathematics, literacy and reading skills, as well as digital skills within the country.
Keywords: international assessment, education system, student skills, PİSA/TİMSS/PİRLS, academic achievement