PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 3

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 480 but lower than or equal to 553 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 3 can represent the literal meaning of single or multiple texts in the absence of explicit content or organizational clues. Readers can integrate content and generate both basic and more advanced inferences. They can also integrate several parts of a piece of text in order to identify the main idea, understand a relationship or construe the meaning of a word or phrase when the required information is featured on a single page. They can search for information based on indirect prompts, and locate target information that is not in a prominent position and/or is in the presence of distractors. In some cases, readers at this level recognize the relationship between several pieces of information based on multiple criteria. Level 3 readers can reflect on a piece of text or a small set of texts, and compare and contrast several authors’ viewpoints based on explicit information. Reflective tasks at this level may require the reader to perform comparisons, generate explanations or evaluate a feature of the text. Some reflective tasks require readers to demonstrate a detailed understanding of a piece of text dealing with a familiar topic, whereas others require a basic understanding of less-familiar content. Tasks at Level 3 require the reader to take many features into account when comparing, contrasting or categorizing information. The required information is often not prominent or there may be a considerable amount of competing information. Texts typical of this level may include other obstacles, such as ideas that are contrary to expectation or negatively worded. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5) than later assessments. PISA 2000/2003/2006 Level 3 data have been included in this database as Level 3 because they are based on an identical score range. Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 3

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 480 but lower than or equal to 553 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 3 can represent the literal meaning of single or multiple texts in the absence of explicit content or organizational clues. Readers can integrate content and generate both basic and more advanced inferences. They can also integrate several parts of a piece of text in order to identify the main idea, understand a relationship or construe the meaning of a word or phrase when the required information is featured on a single page. They can search for information based on indirect prompts, and locate target information that is not in a prominent position and/or is in the presence of distractors. In some cases, readers at this level recognize the relationship between several pieces of information based on multiple criteria. Level 3 readers can reflect on a piece of text or a small set of texts, and compare and contrast several authors’ viewpoints based on explicit information. Reflective tasks at this level may require the reader to perform comparisons, generate explanations or evaluate a feature of the text. Some reflective tasks require readers to demonstrate a detailed understanding of a piece of text dealing with a familiar topic, whereas others require a basic understanding of less-familiar content. Tasks at Level 3 require the reader to take many features into account when comparing, contrasting or categorizing information. The required information is often not prominent or there may be a considerable amount of competing information. Texts typical of this level may include other obstacles, such as ideas that are contrary to expectation or negatively worded. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5) than later assessments. PISA 2000/2003/2006 Level 3 data have been included in this database as Level 3 because they are based on an identical score range. Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/

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PISA: Male 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 3

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 480 but lower than or equal to 553 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 3 can represent the literal meaning of single or multiple texts in the absence of explicit content or organizational clues. Readers can integrate content and generate both basic and more advanced inferences. They can also integrate several parts of a piece of text in order to identify the main idea, understand a relationship or construe the meaning of a word or phrase when the required information is featured on a single page. They can search for information based on indirect prompts, and locate target information that is not in a prominent position and/or is in the presence of distractors. In some cases, readers at this level recognize the relationship between several pieces of information based on multiple criteria. Level 3 readers can reflect on a piece of text or a small set of texts, and compare and contrast several authors’ viewpoints based on explicit information. Reflective tasks at this level may require the reader to perform comparisons, generate explanations or evaluate a feature of the text. Some reflective tasks require readers to demonstrate a detailed understanding of a piece of text dealing with a familiar topic, whereas others require a basic understanding of less-familiar content. Tasks at Level 3 require the reader to take many features into account when comparing, contrasting or categorizing information. The required information is often not prominent or there may be a considerable amount of competing information. Texts typical of this level may include other obstacles, such as ideas that are contrary to expectation or negatively worded. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5) than later assessments. PISA 2000/2003/2006 Level 3 data have been included in this database as Level 3 because they are based on an identical score range. Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 4

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 553 but lower than or equal to 626 on the PISA reading scale. At Level 4, readers can comprehend extended passages in single or multiple-text settings. They interpret the meaning of nuances of language in a section of text by taking into account the text as a whole. In other interpretative tasks, students demonstrate understanding and application of ad hoc categories. They can compare perspectives and draw inferences based on multiple sources. Readers can search, locate and integrate several pieces of embedded information in the presence of plausible distractors. They can generate inferences based on the task statement in order to assess the relevance of target information. They can handle tasks that require them to memories prior task context. In addition, students at this level can evaluate the relationship between specific statements and a person’s overall stance or conclusion about a topic. They can reflect on the strategies that authors use to convey their points, based on salient features of texts (e.g., titles and illustrations). They can compare and contrast claims explicitly made in several texts and assess the reliability of a source based on salient criteria. Texts at Level 4 are often long or complex, and their content or form may not be standard. Many of the tasks are situated in multiple-text settings. The texts and the tasks contain indirect or implicit cues. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5). PISA 2000/2003/2006 Level 4 data have been included in this database as Level 4 because they are based on an identical score range. Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 4

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 553 but lower than or equal to 626 on the PISA reading scale. At Level 4, readers can comprehend extended passages in single or multiple-text settings. They interpret the meaning of nuances of language in a section of text by taking into account the text as a whole. In other interpretative tasks, students demonstrate understanding and application of ad hoc categories. They can compare perspectives and draw inferences based on multiple sources. Readers can search, locate and integrate several pieces of embedded information in the presence of plausible distractors. They can generate inferences based on the task statement in order to assess the relevance of target information. They can handle tasks that require them to memories prior task context. In addition, students at this level can evaluate the relationship between specific statements and a person’s overall stance or conclusion about a topic. They can reflect on the strategies that authors use to convey their points, based on salient features of texts (e.g., titles and illustrations). They can compare and contrast claims explicitly made in several texts and assess the reliability of a source based on salient criteria. Texts at Level 4 are often long or complex, and their content or form may not be standard. Many of the tasks are situated in multiple-text settings. The texts and the tasks contain indirect or implicit cues. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5). PISA 2000/2003/2006 Level 4 data have been included in this database as Level 4 because they are based on an identical score range. Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 4

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 553 but lower than or equal to 626 on the PISA reading scale. At Level 4, readers can comprehend extended passages in single or multiple-text settings. They interpret the meaning of nuances of language in a section of text by taking into account the text as a whole. In other interpretative tasks, students demonstrate understanding and application of ad hoc categories. They can compare perspectives and draw inferences based on multiple sources. Readers can search, locate and integrate several pieces of embedded information in the presence of plausible distractors. They can generate inferences based on the task statement in order to assess the relevance of target information. They can handle tasks that require them to memories prior task context. In addition, students at this level can evaluate the relationship between specific statements and a person’s overall stance or conclusion about a topic. They can reflect on the strategies that authors use to convey their points, based on salient features of texts (e.g., titles and illustrations). They can compare and contrast claims explicitly made in several texts and assess the reliability of a source based on salient criteria. Texts at Level 4 are often long or complex, and their content or form may not be standard. Many of the tasks are situated in multiple-text settings. The texts and the tasks contain indirect or implicit cues. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5). PISA 2000/2003/2006 Level 4 data have been included in this database as Level 4 because they are based on an identical score range. Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 5

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 626 but lower than or equal to 698 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 5 can comprehend lengthy texts, inferring which information in the text is relevant even though the information of interest may be easily overlooked. They can perform causal or other forms of reasoning based on a deep understanding of extended pieces of text. They can also answer indirect questions by inferring the relationship between the question and one or several pieces of information distributed within or across multiple texts and sources. Reflective tasks require the production or critical evaluation of hypotheses, drawing on specific information. Readers can establish distinctions between content and purpose, and between fact and opinion as applied to complex or abstract statements. They can assess neutrality and bias based on explicit or implicit cues pertaining to both the content and/or source of the information. They can also draw conclusions regarding the reliability of the claims or conclusions offered in a piece of text. For all aspects of reading, tasks at Level 5 typically involve dealing with concepts that are abstract or counterintuitive, and going through several steps until the goal is reached. In addition, tasks at this level may require the reader to handle several long texts, switching back and forth across texts in order to compare and contrast information. In this database, 2000/2003/2006 Level 5 data are calculated figures based on the current Level 5 (626 to 698) rather than the figures presented for Level 5 (626+) in PISA Reports for 2000, 2003, and 2006. Use caution in comparing results across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 5

Percentage of female 15-year-old students scoring higher than 626 but lower than or equal to 698 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 5 can comprehend lengthy texts, inferring which information in the text is relevant even though the information of interest may be easily overlooked. They can perform causal or other forms of reasoning based on a deep understanding of extended pieces of text. They can also answer indirect questions by inferring the relationship between the question and one or several pieces of information distributed within or across multiple texts and sources. Reflective tasks require the production or critical evaluation of hypotheses, drawing on specific information. Readers can establish distinctions between content and purpose, and between fact and opinion as applied to complex or abstract statements. They can assess neutrality and bias based on explicit or implicit cues pertaining to both the content and/or source of the information. They can also draw conclusions regarding the reliability of the claims or conclusions offered in a piece of text. For all aspects of reading, tasks at Level 5 typically involve dealing with concepts that are abstract or counterintuitive, and going through several steps until the goal is reached. In addition, tasks at this level may require the reader to handle several long texts, switching back and forth across texts in order to compare and contrast information. In this database, 2000/2003/2006 Level 5 data are calculated figures based on the current Level 5 (626 to 698) rather than the figures presented for Level 5 (626+) in PISA Reports for 2000, 2003, and 2006. Use caution in comparing results across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 5

Percentage of male 15-year-old students scoring higher than 626 but lower than or equal to 698 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 5 can comprehend lengthy texts, inferring which information in the text is relevant even though the information of interest may be easily overlooked. They can perform causal or other forms of reasoning based on a deep understanding of extended pieces of text. They can also answer indirect questions by inferring the relationship between the question and one or several pieces of information distributed within or across multiple texts and sources. Reflective tasks require the production or critical evaluation of hypotheses, drawing on specific information. Readers can establish distinctions between content and purpose, and between fact and opinion as applied to complex or abstract statements. They can assess neutrality and bias based on explicit or implicit cues pertaining to both the content and/or source of the information. They can also draw conclusions regarding the reliability of the claims or conclusions offered in a piece of text. For all aspects of reading, tasks at Level 5 typically involve dealing with concepts that are abstract or counterintuitive, and going through several steps until the goal is reached. In addition, tasks at this level may require the reader to handle several long texts, switching back and forth across texts in order to compare and contrast information. In this database, 2000/2003/2006 Level 5 data are calculated figures based on the current Level 5 (626 to 698) rather than the figures presented for Level 5 (626+) in PISA Reports for 2000, 2003, and 2006. Use caution in comparing results across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 6

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 698 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 6 can comprehend lengthy and abstract texts in which the information of interest is deeply embedded and only indirectly related to the task. They can compare, contrast and integrate information representing multiple and potentially conflicting perspectives, using multiple criteria and generating inferences across distant pieces of information to determine how the information may be used. Readers at Level 6 can reflect deeply on the text’s source in relation to its content, using criteria external to the text. They can compare and contrast information across texts, identifying and resolving inter-textual discrepancies and conflicts through inferences about the sources of information, their explicit or vested interests, and other cues as to the validity of the information. Tasks at Level 6 typically require the reader to set up elaborate plans, combining multiple criteria and generating inferences to relate the task and the text(s). Materials at this level include one or several complex and abstract text(s), involving multiple and possibly discrepant perspectives. Target information may take the form of details that are deeply embedded within or across texts and potentially obscured by competing information. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5) than later assessments. Level 6 data were not available in the 2000/2003/2006 PISA Reports, so these figures were calculated based on the current PISA Reading Proficiency Level 6 (698+). Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 6

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 698 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 6 can comprehend lengthy and abstract texts in which the information of interest is deeply embedded and only indirectly related to the task. They can compare, contrast and integrate information representing multiple and potentially conflicting perspectives, using multiple criteria and generating inferences across distant pieces of information to determine how the information may be used. Readers at Level 6 can reflect deeply on the text’s source in relation to its content, using criteria external to the text. They can compare and contrast information across texts, identifying and resolving inter-textual discrepancies and conflicts through inferences about the sources of information, their explicit or vested interests, and other cues as to the validity of the information. Tasks at Level 6 typically require the reader to set up elaborate plans, combining multiple criteria and generating inferences to relate the task and the text(s). Materials at this level include one or several complex and abstract text(s), involving multiple and possibly discrepant perspectives. Target information may take the form of details that are deeply embedded within or across texts and potentially obscured by competing information. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5) than later assessments. Level 6 data were not available in the 2000/2003/2006 PISA Reports, so these figures were calculated based on the current PISA Reading Proficiency Level 6 (698+). Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 6

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 698 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 6 can comprehend lengthy and abstract texts in which the information of interest is deeply embedded and only indirectly related to the task. They can compare, contrast and integrate information representing multiple and potentially conflicting perspectives, using multiple criteria and generating inferences across distant pieces of information to determine how the information may be used. Readers at Level 6 can reflect deeply on the text’s source in relation to its content, using criteria external to the text. They can compare and contrast information across texts, identifying and resolving inter-textual discrepancies and conflicts through inferences about the sources of information, their explicit or vested interests, and other cues as to the validity of the information. Tasks at Level 6 typically require the reader to set up elaborate plans, combining multiple criteria and generating inferences to relate the task and the text(s). Materials at this level include one or several complex and abstract text(s), involving multiple and possibly discrepant perspectives. Target information may take the form of details that are deeply embedded within or across texts and potentially obscured by competing information. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Levels 1 to 5) than later assessments. Level 6 data were not available in the 2000/2003/2006 PISA Reports, so these figures were calculated based on the current PISA Reading Proficiency Level 6 (698+). Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Mean performance on the reading scale. Female

Average score of 15-year-old female students on the PISA reading scale. The metric for the overall reading scale is based on a mean for participating OECD countries set at 500, with a standard deviation of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Mean performance on the reading scale. Male

Average score of 15-year-old male students on the PISA reading scale. The metric for the overall reading scale is based on a mean for participating OECD countries set at 500, with a standard deviation of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 5th Percentile Score

The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 10th Percentile Score

The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 25th Percentile Score

The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 50th Percentile Score

The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 75th Percentile Score

The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 90th Percentile Score

The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 95th Percentile Score

The 95th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Mean performance on the science scale

Average score of 15-year-old students on the PISA science scale. In PISA 2006 the mean science score for OECD countries was initially set at 500 points (for 30 OECD countries), then was re-set at 498 points after taking into account new OECD countries. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Below Level 1

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring below the lowest proficiency level (less than or equal to 261) on the PISA science scale. No item in the PISA assessment can indicate what students who perform below Level 1b can do. Students below Level 1b may have acquired some elements of science knowledge and skills, but based on the tasks included in the PISA test, their ability can only be described in terms of what they cannot do – and they are unlikely to be able to solve, other than by guessing, any of the PISA tasks. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Below Level 1B

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring below the lowest proficiency level (less than or equal to 261) on the PISA science scale. No item in the PISA assessment can indicate what students who perform below Level 1b can do. Students below Level 1b may have acquired some elements of science knowledge and skills, but based on the tasks included in the PISA test, their ability can only be described in terms of what they cannot do – and they are unlikely to be able to solve, other than by guessing, any of the PISA tasks. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Below Level 1B

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring below the lowest proficiency level (less than or equal to 261) on the PISA science scale. No item in the PISA assessment can indicate what students who perform below Level 1b can do. Students below Level 1b may have acquired some elements of science knowledge and skills, but based on the tasks included in the PISA test, their ability can only be described in terms of what they cannot do – and they are unlikely to be able to solve, other than by guessing, any of the PISA tasks. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 335 but less than or equal to 410 on the PISA science scale. At Level 1A, students are able to use basic or everyday content and procedural knowledge to recognise or identify explanations of simple scientific phenomenon. With support, they can undertake structured scientific enquiries with no more than two variables. They are able to identify simple causal or correlational relationships and interpret graphical and visual data that require a low level of cognitive demand. Level 1a students can select the best scientific explanation for given data in familiar personal, local and global contexts. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 335 but less than or equal to 410 on the PISA science scale. At Level 1A, students are able to use basic or everyday content and procedural knowledge to recognise or identify explanations of simple scientific phenomenon. With support, they can undertake structured scientific enquiries with no more than two variables. They are able to identify simple causal or correlational relationships and interpret graphical and visual data that require a low level of cognitive demand. Level 1a students can select the best scientific explanation for given data in familiar personal, local and global contexts. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 335 but less than or equal to 410 on the PISA science scale. At Level 1A, students are able to use basic or everyday content and procedural knowledge to recognise or identify explanations of simple scientific phenomenon. With support, they can undertake structured scientific enquiries with no more than two variables. They are able to identify simple causal or correlational relationships and interpret graphical and visual data that require a low level of cognitive demand. Level 1a students can select the best scientific explanation for given data in familiar personal, local and global contexts. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1B

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 261 but less than or equal to 335 on the PISA science scale. At Level 1B, students can use basic or everyday scientific knowledge to recognise aspects of familiar or simple phenomenon. They are able to identify simple patterns in data, recognise basic scientific terms and follow explicit instructions to carry out a scientific procedure. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1B

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 261 but less than or equal to 335 on the PISA science scale. At Level 1B, students can use basic or everyday scientific knowledge to recognise aspects of familiar or simple phenomenon. They are able to identify simple patterns in data, recognise basic scientific terms and follow explicit instructions to carry out a scientific procedure. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1B

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 261 but less than or equal to 335 on the PISA science scale. At Level 1B, students can use basic or everyday scientific knowledge to recognise aspects of familiar or simple phenomenon. They are able to identify simple patterns in data, recognise basic scientific terms and follow explicit instructions to carry out a scientific procedure. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 2

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 410 but less than or equal to 484 on the PISA science scale. At Level 2, students are able to draw on everyday content knowledge and basic procedural knowledge to identify an appropriate scientific explanation, interpret data, and identify the question being addressed in a simple experimental design. They can use basic or everyday scientific knowledge to identify a valid conclusion from a simple data set. Level 2 students demonstrate basic epistemic knowledge by being able to identify questions that can be investigated scientifically. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 2

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 410 but less than or equal to 484 on the PISA science scale. At Level 2, students are able to draw on everyday content knowledge and basic procedural knowledge to identify an appropriate scientific explanation, interpret data, and identify the question being addressed in a simple experimental design. They can use basic or everyday scientific knowledge to identify a valid conclusion from a simple data set. Level 2 students demonstrate basic epistemic knowledge by being able to identify questions that can be investigated scientifically. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 2

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 410 but less than or equal to 484 on the PISA science scale. At Level 2, students are able to draw on everyday content knowledge and basic procedural knowledge to identify an appropriate scientific explanation, interpret data, and identify the question being addressed in a simple experimental design. They can use basic or everyday scientific knowledge to identify a valid conclusion from a simple data set. Level 2 students demonstrate basic epistemic knowledge by being able to identify questions that can be investigated scientifically. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 3

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 484 but less than or equal to 559 on the PISA science scale. At Level 3, students can draw upon moderately complex content knowledge to identify or construct explanations of familiar phenomena. In less familiar or more complex situations, they can construct explanations with relevant cueing or support. They can draw on elements of procedural or epistemic knowledge to carry out a simple experiment in a constrained context. Level 3 students are able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific issues and identify the evidence supporting a scientific claim. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 3

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 484 but less than or equal to 559 on the PISA science scale. At Level 3, students can draw upon moderately complex content knowledge to identify or construct explanations of familiar phenomena. In less familiar or more complex situations, they can construct explanations with relevant cueing or support. They can draw on elements of procedural or epistemic knowledge to carry out a simple experiment in a constrained context. Level 3 students are able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific issues and identify the evidence supporting a scientific claim. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 3

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 484 but less than or equal to 559 on the PISA science scale. At Level 3, students can draw upon moderately complex content knowledge to identify or construct explanations of familiar phenomena. In less familiar or more complex situations, they can construct explanations with relevant cueing or support. They can draw on elements of procedural or epistemic knowledge to carry out a simple experiment in a constrained context. Level 3 students are able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific issues and identify the evidence supporting a scientific claim. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 4

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 559 but less than or equal to 633 on the PISA science scale. At Level 4, students can use more complex or more abstract content knowledge, which is either provided or recalled, to construct explanations of more complex or less familiar events and processes. They can conduct experiments involving two or more independent variables in a constrained context. They are able to justify an experimental design, drawing on elements of procedural and epistemic knowledge. Level 4 students can interpret data drawn from a moderately complex data set or less familiar context, draw appropriate conclusions that go beyond the data and provide justifications for their choices. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 4

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 559 but less than or equal to 633 on the PISA science scale. At Level 4, students can use more complex or more abstract content knowledge, which is either provided or recalled, to construct explanations of more complex or less familiar events and processes. They can conduct experiments involving two or more independent variables in a constrained context. They are able to justify an experimental design, drawing on elements of procedural and epistemic knowledge. Level 4 students can interpret data drawn from a moderately complex data set or less familiar context, draw appropriate conclusions that go beyond the data and provide justifications for their choices. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 4

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 559 but less than or equal to 633 on the PISA science scale. At Level 4, students can use more complex or more abstract content knowledge, which is either provided or recalled, to construct explanations of more complex or less familiar events and processes. They can conduct experiments involving two or more independent variables in a constrained context. They are able to justify an experimental design, drawing on elements of procedural and epistemic knowledge. Level 4 students can interpret data drawn from a moderately complex data set or less familiar context, draw appropriate conclusions that go beyond the data and provide justifications for their choices. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 5

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 633 but less than or equal to 708 on the PISA science scale. At Level 5, students can use abstract scientific ideas or concepts to explain unfamiliar and more complex phenomena, events and processes involving multiple causal links. They are able to apply more sophisticated epistemic knowledge to evaluate alternative experimental designs and justify their choices and use theoretical knowledge to interpret information or make predictions. Level 5 students can evaluate ways of exploring a given question scientifically and identify limitations in interpretations of data sets including sources and the effects of uncertainty in scientific data. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 5

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 633 but less than or equal to 708 on the PISA science scale. At Level 5, students can use abstract scientific ideas or concepts to explain unfamiliar and more complex phenomena, events and processes involving multiple causal links. They are able to apply more sophisticated epistemic knowledge to evaluate alternative experimental designs and justify their choices and use theoretical knowledge to interpret information or make predictions. Level 5 students can evaluate ways of exploring a given question scientifically and identify limitations in interpretations of data sets including sources and the effects of uncertainty in scientific data. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 5

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 633 but less than or equal to 708 on the PISA science scale. At Level 5, students can use abstract scientific ideas or concepts to explain unfamiliar and more complex phenomena, events and processes involving multiple causal links. They are able to apply more sophisticated epistemic knowledge to evaluate alternative experimental designs and justify their choices and use theoretical knowledge to interpret information or make predictions. Level 5 students can evaluate ways of exploring a given question scientifically and identify limitations in interpretations of data sets including sources and the effects of uncertainty in scientific data. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 6

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 708 on the PISA science scale. At Level 6, students can draw on a range of interrelated scientific ideas and concepts from the physical, life and earth and space sciences and use content, procedural and epistemic knowledge in order to offer explanatory hypotheses of novel scientific phenomena, events and processes or to make predictions. In interpreting data and evidence, they are able to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information and can draw on knowledge external to the normal school curriculum. They can distinguish between arguments that are based on scientific evidence and theory and those based on other considerations. Level 6 students can evaluate competing designs of complex experiments, field studies or simulations and justify their choices. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Female 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 6

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 708 on the PISA science scale. At Level 6, students can draw on a range of interrelated scientific ideas and concepts from the physical, life and earth and space sciences and use content, procedural and epistemic knowledge in order to offer explanatory hypotheses of novel scientific phenomena, events and processes or to make predictions. In interpreting data and evidence, they are able to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information and can draw on knowledge external to the normal school curriculum. They can distinguish between arguments that are based on scientific evidence and theory and those based on other considerations. Level 6 students can evaluate competing designs of complex experiments, field studies or simulations and justify their choices. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Male 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 6

Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 708 on the PISA science scale. At Level 6, students can draw on a range of interrelated scientific ideas and concepts from the physical, life and earth and space sciences and use content, procedural and epistemic knowledge in order to offer explanatory hypotheses of novel scientific phenomena, events and processes or to make predictions. In interpreting data and evidence, they are able to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information and can draw on knowledge external to the normal school curriculum. They can distinguish between arguments that are based on scientific evidence and theory and those based on other considerations. Level 6 students can evaluate competing designs of complex experiments, field studies or simulations and justify their choices. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Mean performance on the science scale. Female

Average score of 15-year-old female students on the PISA science scale. In PISA 2006 the mean science score for OECD countries was initially set at 500 points (for 30 OECD countries), then was re-set at 498 points after taking into account new OECD countries. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Mean performance on the science scale. Male

Average score of 15-year-old male students on the PISA science scale. In PISA 2006 the mean science score for OECD countries was initially set at 500 points (for 30 OECD countries), then was re-set at 498 points after taking into account new OECD countries. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Science Scores: 5th Percentile Score

The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Science Scores: 10th Percentile Score

The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Science Scores: 25th Percentile Score

The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Science Scores: 50th Percentile Score

The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Science Scores: 75th Percentile Score

The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Science Scores: 90th Percentile Score

The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


PISA: Distribution of Science Scores: 95th Percentile Score

The 95th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/


SACMEQ: Mean performance on the mathematics scale

Mean performance on the mathematics scale is the mean mathematics score for 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for mathematics, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/

Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ) Data Archive, www.sacmeq.org


SACMEQ: Mean performance on the mathematics scale, female

Mean performance on the mathematics scale, female is the mean mathematics score for female 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for mathematics, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 - Pre-Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Pre-Numeracy level (Level 1 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can apply single step addition or subtraction operations, recognize simple shapes, match numbers and pictures, and count in whole numbers. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 - Pre-Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Pre-Numeracy level (Level 1 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can apply single step addition or subtraction operations, recognize simple shapes, match numbers and pictures, and count in whole numbers. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 - Pre-Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Pre-Numeracy level (Level 1 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can apply single step addition or subtraction operations, recognize simple shapes, match numbers and pictures, and count in whole numbers. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 2 - Emergent Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Emergent Numeracy level (Level 2 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can apply a two-step addition or subtraction operation involving carrying, checking (through very basic estimation), or conversion of pictures to numbers. They can estimate the length of familiar objects and recognize common two-dimensional shapes. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 2 - Emergent Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Emergent Numeracy level (Level 2 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can apply a two-step addition or subtraction operation involving carrying, checking (through very basic estimation), or conversion of pictures to numbers. They can estimate the length of familiar objects and recognize common two-dimensional shapes. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 2 - Emergent Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Emergent Numeracy level (Level 2 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can apply a two-step addition or subtraction operation involving carrying, checking (through very basic estimation), or conversion of pictures to numbers. They can estimate the length of familiar objects and recognize common two-dimensional shapes. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 - Basic Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Basic Numeracy level (Level 3 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal information presented in a sentence, simple graph or table, using one arithmetic operation in several repeated steps. They can translate graphical information into fractions, interpret place value of whole numbers up to thousands, and interpret simple common everyday units of measurement. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 - Basic Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Basic Numeracy level (Level 3 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal information presented in a sentence, simple graph or table, using one arithmetic operation in several repeated steps. They can translate graphical information into fractions, interpret place value of whole numbers up to thousands, and interpret simple common everyday units of measurement. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 - Basic Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Basic Numeracy level (Level 3 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal information presented in a sentence, simple graph or table, using one arithmetic operation in several repeated steps. They can translate graphical information into fractions, interpret place value of whole numbers up to thousands, and interpret simple common everyday units of measurement. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 - Beginning Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Beginning Numeracy level (Level 4 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal or graphic information into simple arithmetic problems, and use multiple different arithmetic operations (in the correct order) on whole numbers, fractions, and/or decimals. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 - Beginning Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Beginning Numeracy level (Level 4 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal or graphic information into simple arithmetic problems, and use multiple different arithmetic operations (in the correct order) on whole numbers, fractions, and/or decimals. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 - Beginning Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Beginning Numeracy level (Level 4 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal or graphic information into simple arithmetic problems, and use multiple different arithmetic operations (in the correct order) on whole numbers, fractions, and/or decimals. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 - Competent Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Competent Numeracy level (Level 5 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal, graphic, or tabular information into an arithmetic form in order to solve a given problem. They can solve multiple-operation problems (using the correct order of arithmetic operations) involving everyday units of measurement and/or whole and mixed numbers, and convert basic measurement units from one level of measurement to another (for example, meters to centimeters). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 - Competent Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Competent Numeracy level (Level 5 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal, graphic, or tabular information into an arithmetic form in order to solve a given problem. They can solve multiple-operation problems (using the correct order of arithmetic operations) involving everyday units of measurement and/or whole and mixed numbers, and convert basic measurement units from one level of measurement to another (for example, meters to centimeters). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 - Competent Numeracy

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Competent Numeracy level (Level 5 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can translate verbal, graphic, or tabular information into an arithmetic form in order to solve a given problem. They can solve multiple-operation problems (using the correct order of arithmetic operations) involving everyday units of measurement and/or whole and mixed numbers, and convert basic measurement units from one level of measurement to another (for example, meters to centimeters). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 - Mathematically Skilled

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Mathematically Skilled numeracy level (Level 6 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can solve multiple-operation problems (using the correct order of arithmetic operations) involving fractions, ratios, and decimals. They can translate verbal and graphic representation information into symbolic, algebraic, and equation form in order to solve a given mathematical problem. They can check and estimate answers using external knowledge (not provided within the problem). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 - Mathematically Skilled

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Mathematically Skilled numeracy level (Level 6 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can solve multiple-operation problems (using the correct order of arithmetic operations) involving fractions, ratios, and decimals. They can translate verbal and graphic representation information into symbolic, algebraic, and equation form in order to solve a given mathematical problem. They can check and estimate answers using external knowledge (not provided within the problem). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 - Mathematically Skilled

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Mathematically Skilled numeracy level (Level 6 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can solve multiple-operation problems (using the correct order of arithmetic operations) involving fractions, ratios, and decimals. They can translate verbal and graphic representation information into symbolic, algebraic, and equation form in order to solve a given mathematical problem. They can check and estimate answers using external knowledge (not provided within the problem). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 7 - Concrete Problem Solving

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Concrete Problem Solving numeracy level (Level 7 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can extract and convert (for example, with respect to measurement units) information from tables, charts, visual and symbolic presentations in order to identify, and then solve multi-step problems. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 7 - Concrete Problem Solving

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Concrete Problem Solving numeracy level (Level 7 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can extract and convert (for example, with respect to measurement units) information from tables, charts, visual and symbolic presentations in order to identify, and then solve multi-step problems. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 7 - Concrete Problem Solving

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Concrete Problem Solving numeracy level (Level 7 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can extract and convert (for example, with respect to measurement units) information from tables, charts, visual and symbolic presentations in order to identify, and then solve multi-step problems. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 8 - Abstract Problem Solving

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Abstract Problem Solving numeracy level (Level 8 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can identify the nature of an unstated mathematical problem embedded within verbal or graphic information, and then translate this into symbolic, algebraic, or equation form in order to solve the problem. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 8 - Abstract Problem Solving

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Abstract Problem Solving numeracy level (Level 8 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can identify the nature of an unstated mathematical problem embedded within verbal or graphic information, and then translate this into symbolic, algebraic, or equation form in order to solve the problem. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 8 - Abstract Problem Solving

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Abstract Problem Solving numeracy level (Level 8 of 8) on the mathematics assessment. At this level, students can identify the nature of an unstated mathematical problem embedded within verbal or graphic information, and then translate this into symbolic, algebraic, or equation form in order to solve the problem. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Mean performance on the mathematics scale, male

Mean performance on the mathematics scale, male is the mean mathematics score for male 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for mathematics, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Mean performance on the reading scale, total

Mean performance on the reading scale, total is the mean reading score for all 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for reading, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Mean performance on the reading scale, female

Mean performance on the reading scale, female is the mean reading score for female 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for reading, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1 - Pre-Reading

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Pre-Reading level (Level 1 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, the student can match words and pictures involving concrete concepts and everyday objects, and follow short simple written instructions. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1 - Pre-Reading

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Pre-Reading level (Level 1 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, the student can match words and pictures involving concrete concepts and everyday objects, and follow short simple written instructions. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1 - Pre-Reading

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Pre-Reading level (Level 1 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, the student can match words and pictures involving concrete concepts and everyday objects, and follow short simple written instructions. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 2 - Emergent Reading

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Emergent Reading level (Level 2 of 8) on the reading assessment. Students at this level can match words and pictures involving prepositions and abstract concepts, and use cuing systems (by sounding out, using simple sentence structure, and familiar words) to interpret phrases by reading on. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 2 - Emergent Reading

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Emergent Reading level (Level 2 of 8) on the reading assessment. Students at this level can match words and pictures involving prepositions and abstract concepts, and use cuing systems (by sounding out, using simple sentence structure, and familiar words) to interpret phrases by reading on. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 2 - Emergent Reading

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Emergent Reading level (Level 2 of 8) on the reading assessment. Students at this level can match words and pictures involving prepositions and abstract concepts, and use cuing systems (by sounding out, using simple sentence structure, and familiar words) to interpret phrases by reading on. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 3 - Basic Reading

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Basic Reading level (Level 3 of 8) on the reading assessment. Students at this level can interpret meaning (by matching words and phrases, completing a sentence, or matching adjacent words) in a short and simple text by reading on or reading back. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 3 - Basic Reading

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Basic Reading level (Level 3 of 8) on the reading assessment. Students at this level can interpret meaning (by matching words and phrases, completing a sentence, or matching adjacent words) in a short and simple text by reading on or reading back. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 3 - Basic Reading

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Basic Reading level (Level 3 of 8) on the reading assessment. Students at this level can interpret meaning (by matching words and phrases, completing a sentence, or matching adjacent words) in a short and simple text by reading on or reading back. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 4 - Reading for Meaning

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Reading for Meaning level (Level 4 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on or read back in order to link and interpret information located in various parts of the text. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 4 - Reading for Meaning

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Reading for Meaning level (Level 4 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on or read back in order to link and interpret information located in various parts of the text. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 4 - Reading for Meaning

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Reading for Meaning level (Level 4 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on or read back in order to link and interpret information located in various parts of the text. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 5 - Interpretive Reading

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Interpretive Reading level (Level 5 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on and reads back in order to combine and interpret information from various parts of the text in association with external information (based on recalled factual knowledge) that ‘completes’ and contextualizes meaning. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 5 - Interpretive Reading

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Interpretive Reading level (Level 5 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on and reads back in order to combine and interpret information from various parts of the text in association with external information (based on recalled factual knowledge) that ‘completes’ and contextualizes meaning. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 5 - Interpretive Reading

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Interpretive Reading level (Level 5 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on and reads back in order to combine and interpret information from various parts of the text in association with external information (based on recalled factual knowledge) that ‘completes’ and contextualizes meaning. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 6 - Inferential Reading

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Inferential Reading level (Level 6 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on and read back through longer texts (narrative, document, or expository) in order to combine information from various parts of the texts so as to infer the writer’s purpose. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 6 - Inferential Reading

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Inferential Reading level (Level 6 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on and read back through longer texts (narrative, document, or expository) in order to combine information from various parts of the texts so as to infer the writer’s purpose. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 6 - Inferential Reading

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Inferential Reading level (Level 6 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can read on and read back through longer texts (narrative, document, or expository) in order to combine information from various parts of the texts so as to infer the writer’s purpose. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 7 - Analytical Reading

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Analytical Reading level (Level 7 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can locate information in longer texts (narrative, document, or expository) by reading on and reading backing order to combine information from various parts of the text so as to infer the writer’s personal beliefs (value systems, prejudices, and/or biases). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 7 - Analytical Reading

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Analytical Reading level (Level 7 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can locate information in longer texts (narrative, document, or expository) by reading on and reading backing order to combine information from various parts of the text so as to infer the writer’s personal beliefs (value systems, prejudices, and/or biases). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 7 - Analytical Reading

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Analytical Reading level (Level 7 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can locate information in longer texts (narrative, document, or expository) by reading on and reading backing order to combine information from various parts of the text so as to infer the writer’s personal beliefs (value systems, prejudices, and/or biases). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 8 - Critical Reading

Percentage of 6th grade students scoring at the Critical Reading level (Level 8 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can locate information in longer texts (narrative, document, and expository) by reading on and reading back in order to combine information from various parts of the text so as to infer and evaluate what the writer has assumed about the topic and the characteristics of the reader – such as age, knowledge, and personal beliefs (values systems, prejudices, and/or biases). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Female 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 8 - Critical Reading

Percentage of 6th grade female students scoring at the Critical Reading level (Level 8 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can locate information in longer texts (narrative, document, and expository) by reading on and reading back in order to combine information from various parts of the text so as to infer and evaluate what the writer has assumed about the topic and the characteristics of the reader – such as age, knowledge, and personal beliefs (values systems, prejudices, and/or biases). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Male 6th grade students by reading proficiency level (%). Level 8 - Critical Reading

Percentage of 6th grade male students scoring at the Critical Reading level (Level 8 of 8) on the reading assessment. At this level, students can locate information in longer texts (narrative, document, and expository) by reading on and reading back in order to combine information from various parts of the text so as to infer and evaluate what the writer has assumed about the topic and the characteristics of the reader – such as age, knowledge, and personal beliefs (values systems, prejudices, and/or biases). Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


SACMEQ: Mean performance on the reading scale, male

Mean performance on the reading scale, male is the mean reading score for male 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for reading, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/


TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for fourth grade students, total is the average scale score for 4th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

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TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations and explain their reasoning. They can solve a variety of multi-step word problems involving whole numbers. Students at this level show an increasing understanding of fractions and decimals. They can apply knowledge of a range of two- and three-dimensional shapes in a variety of situations. They can interpret and represent data to solve multi-step problems. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations and explain their reasoning. They can solve a variety of multi-step word problems involving whole numbers including proportions. Students at this level show an increasing understanding of fractions and decimals. Students can apply geometric knowledge of a range of two- and three-dimensional shapes in a variety of situations. They can draw a conclusion from data in a table and justify their conclusion. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations and explain their reasoning. They can solve a variety of multi-step word problems involving whole numbers including proportions. Students at this level show an increasing understanding of fractions and decimals. Students can apply geometric knowledge of a range of two- and three-dimensional shapes in a variety of situations. They can draw a conclusion from data in a table and justify their conclusion. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Fourth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation on TIMSS and TIMSS Numeracy combined. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Female 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation on TIMSS and TIMSS Numeracy combined. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Male 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation on TIMSS and TIMSS Numeracy combined. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for fourth grade students, female is the average scale score for female 4th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply conceptual understanding to solve problems. They can apply conceptual understanding of whole numbers to solve two-step word problems. They show understanding of the number line, multiples, factors, and rounding numbers, and operations with fractions and decimals. Students can solve simple measurement problems. They demonstrate understanding of geometric properties of shapes and angles. Students can interpret and use data in tables and a variety of graphs to solve problems. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply conceptual understanding to solve problems. They can apply conceptual understanding of whole numbers to solve two-step word problems. They show understanding of the number line, multiples, factors, and rounding numbers, and operations with fractions and decimals. Students can solve simple measurement problems. They demonstrate understanding of geometric properties of shapes and angles. Students can interpret and use data in tables and a variety of graphs to solve problems. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply conceptual understanding to solve problems. They can apply conceptual understanding of whole numbers to solve two-step word problems. They show understanding of the number line, multiples, factors, and rounding numbers, and operations with fractions and decimals. Students can solve simple measurement problems. They demonstrate understanding of geometric properties of shapes and angles. Students can interpret and use data in tables and a variety of graphs to solve problems. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply basic mathematical knowledge in simple situations. They can compute with three- and four-digit whole numbers in a variety of situations. They have some understanding of decimals and fractions. Students can identify and draw shapes with simple properties. They can read, label, and interpret information in graphs and tables. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply basic mathematical knowledge in simple situations. They can compute with three- and four-digit whole numbers in a variety of situations. They have some understanding of decimals and fractions. Students can identify and draw shapes with simple properties. They can read, label, and interpret information in graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply basic mathematical knowledge in simple situations. They can compute with three- and four-digit whole numbers in a variety of situations. They have some understanding of decimals and fractions. Students can identify and draw shapes with simple properties. They can read, label, and interpret information in graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/