Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy framed by rooftops and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
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What PISA 2022 Reveals About the World’s Top Education Systems (And What ESL Teachers Can Learn)

Before diving into country comparisons, it is worth being clear about the instrument. PISA measures: Reading comprehension — the ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate text Mathematical reasoning — applying mathematical concepts to real-world problems Scientific literacy — understanding scientific concepts and reasoning about evidence PISA does not measure: Speaking or communication ability Creativity, critical…

Teacher giving corrective feedback in an ESL classroom
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Error Correction in ESL: 7 Proven Strategies That Work

Quick Answer: Error correction in ESL works best when it is selective and timed to the goal of the activity. Correct accuracy-focused tasks on the spot, but hold most feedback until the end of fluency tasks so you do not interrupt communication. Prioritise errors that block meaning or repeat often, and push students to self-correct…

Students taking the PISA test in a global classroom setting
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What Is PISA? A Complete Beginner’s Guide to the World’s Education Benchmark

Every few years, a quiet bombshell lands in education ministries around the world. Governments panic. School systems scramble to explain their results. Education ministers give press conferences. And most teachers and parents have absolutely no idea what just happened. That bombshell is called PISA. If you work in education — or if you have a…