The ERC is currently standardising new reading and maths tests for primary school pupils (from 2nd to 6th class). A small number of free tests are available on a first come, first served basis to interested schools. The tests have to be taken before the end of the current school year (i.e. June 2018), withRead more…
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ERC – Minister Bruton joins the DOTS
On March 10th, Minister Richard Bruton, launched the new Drumcondra Online Testing System (DOTS) and a suite of standardised “Drumcondra” tests for post-primary schools. The DOTS is a cloud-based, fully integrated, secure system for the delivery of standardised tests to Irish students. In parallel with the development of the testing platform, three new standardised testsRead more…
ERC – Impact of DEIS on Class Size (Primary) Report
The ERC has been conducting an independent evaluation of the DEIS programme in primary and post-primary schools since 2007. As well as assessing the programme’s effects on participants in a range of areas including student outcomes, much of the evaluation effort has been aimed at monitoring implementation of the programme in key areas. These includeRead more…
Publications 2017
Articles Clerkin, A. (2017). Using international assessments to inform education policy in Ireland. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of the UNESCO Regional Center for Educational Planning. Dubai: Regional Center for Educational Planning. [Link to PDF] Clerkin, A. (2017). Can schools facilitate positive psychosocial development in adolescence? Assessing Ireland’s “Transition Year” programme. European AssociationRead more…
Publications 2016
Articles Clerkin, A. (2016). Homework and study behaviours before the Leaving Certificate among Transition Year participants and non-participants. Irish Journal of Education, 41, 5-23. Cunningham, R., Close, S., & Shiel, G. (2016). Assessment of Project Maths at Junior Certificate level: An exploratory study using the PISA and TIMSS assessment frameworks. Irish Journal of Education, 41,Read more…
ERC – PISA 2015 results launched
The science, mathematics and reading literacy results from PISA 2015 were launched by the Department of Education and Skills, on December 6th. The major domain for this cycle of PISA was Science. Reading literacy and Mathematics were minor domains. PISA 2015 marks the first time PISA was administered entirely on computers. For the full report please click here. ForRead more…
ERC – TIMSS 2015 in Ireland: Report on initial results launched
A report on the first set of results from TIMSS 2015 for Ireland was launched by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., on November 29th. The report provides trend information on student achievement in mathematics and science at Fourth Class (primary) and Second Year (post-primary) as well as international comparisons. Click hereRead more…
ERC -Temporary Executive Officer
Applications are invited for the post of TEMPORARY EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The Educational Research Centre was established almost 50 years ago. It carries out research and evaluation on all aspects of and at all levels of education. The Executive Officer will be appointed on temporary contract until June 2017. More details here. Leagan Gaeilge anseo.
ERC – Two new reports on PISA 2012 released
Two new reports on PISA 2012 mathematics were released on October 7th. The first, A Teacher’s Guide to PISA Mathematics and Problem Solving: Findings from PISA 2012, describes findings from the mathematics and problem-solving assessments in PISA 2012 and reflects on how these findings are relevant to the teaching and learning of mathematics in Ireland.Read more…
ERC – National Assessments 2014: 2nd Report Launched
The second report on the 2014 National Assessments of English Reading and Mathematics was launched on September 28th. The report presents analyses of data from questionnaires administered to pupils, parents, teachers and principals in conjunction with the assessments. The report aims to provide a context in which the English reading and mathematics performance outcomes outlinedRead more…
