Global education monitoring
Publication Date
11-2022
Subjects
Pairwise comparison, Learning progressions, Standards, Achievement, National competency tests
Abstract
The paper sets out several approaches, both statistical and non-statistical, by which jurisdictions may choose to link their assessments to the global standards for reporting. One of these, the Pairwise Comparison Method (PCM), was first set out in Lazendic (2019). This concept note provides further details on the PCM and the work that has taken place since 2019 to enable the approach to be operationalised. The PCM relies on the Learning Progression Scales (LPSs) for reading and mathematics, developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). A full description of the development of the scales is provided in the section Technical Note on the construction of the Learning Progression Scales, but in essence they are robust, statistical ordering of items drawn from a range of different assessments that was developed using a pairwise comparison approach.
Recommended Citation
Australian Council for Educational Research, "Pairwise comparison method: Concept note" (2022).
https://research.acer.edu.au/gem/3
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2022
Place of Publication
Camberwell, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
Included in
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, International and Comparative Education Commons