PISA 2009 results : learning to learn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Series:

PISA, 19963777.

Student engagement, strategies and practices ; v. 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning strategies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 p.)

Place of Publication:

[Paris] : OECD, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Volume III of PISA 2009 results examines 15-year-olds’ motivation, their engagement with reading and their use of effective learning strategies. The book opens with an introduction to PISA and a reader's guide to help user's understand the findings. Chapter 1 examines how engaging in reading activities and approaching learning positively relates to reading proficiency. Chapter 2 examines how much students read for enjoyment, what they read, and how much they enjoy reading. Chapter 3 examines the extent to which reading and learning habits relate to performance differences between boys and girls. The final chapter discusses the policy implications of the findings. Annexes provide detailed statistical data and technical information.

Contents:

Tackling Gender and Socio-Economic Inequalities in Reading

The Reading and Learning Habits of 15-Year-Olds

Effective Learners, Proficient Readers

References

Annex A

Policy Implications

Annex B

Annex C

Foreword

Reader's Guide

Introduction to PISA

Executive Summary.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-282-98554-X

9786612985546

92-64-08394-4

OCLC:

813301882