Delivery of PISA 2021 Assessment in Scottish Secondary Schools
Scottish Government · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of PISA 2021 Assessment in Scottish Secondary Schools
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AwardedNot specified
Value£806,701.00
AgencyScottish Government
RegionScotland
CategoryEducation & Training
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Scottish Government awarded a contract to National Foundation for Educational Research for the provision of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021 in up to 120 secondary schools, involving up to 4,000 pupils.
The computer-based assessment covered mathematics, reading, and science, with a major focus on mathematics in 2021, and included an additional assessment domain of creative thinking.
The contractor served as the designated National Centre for Scotland, ensuring delivery according to the OECD's strict criteria.
The contract, valued at AUD 806,701, did not include production of the final report, which was carried out by the Scottish Government.
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