You will hear stories about how the US is just not stacking up - TopicsExpress

You will hear stories about how the US is just not stacking up against other nations. Well, you also need to understand that we are never comparing apples to apples. While the US includes everyone in the results, the other nations are selective. They chose which students will be entered into their equations. So when you read articles on how are kids are failing, you also have to understand there is a lot more going on than meets the eye. It is important to know that AIR (American Institutes of Research) plays a part in providing all kinds of support for these International tests. This is significant because you will quickly see (as you get to know AIR more) that AIR has been setting the narrative in education in the US for decades. More to come :) NAEP/Nations report Card National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) AIR’s experts provide support for all aspects of the survey, including: assessment development; providing a quality review on data files; producing data products and reports; providing training staff; developing informational materials; and providing quick turnaround analysis upon request. air.org/topic/education/national-assessment-educational-progress-naep International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) AIR’s experts provide technical and analytical support for U.S. participation in TIMSS, including consultation and management support; technical review of statistical reports, data files, and data documentation; expert analysis; technical support for the development of web-based data tools and other products; and training outside researchers to use TIMSS data files and other survey resources. air.org/project/trends-international-mathematics-and-science-study-timss Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) PISA is organized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, an intergovernmental organization of industrialized countries. Begun in 2000, PISA is administered every three years. AIR’s experts provide technical and analytical support for U.S. participation in PISA, including consultation and management support; support on survey and item development; technical review of statistical reports, data files and data documentation; expert analysis; technical support for the development of web-based data tools and other products; and training outside researchers to use PISA data files and other survey resources. air.org/project/program-international-student-assessment-pisa

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