The international PISA 2025 test has started today, which will be conducted in 160 schools in the country, with 6,330 15-year-old students participating, to assess their knowledge and competencies in reading, science subjects and mathematics, an assessment that will be conducted online.
During a meeting with teachers at the "Sami Frashëri" high school, the Minister of Education and Sports, Ogerta Manastirliu, stated that measures have been taken to ensure that this testing truly reflects the overall level of education in Albania, the work of all teachers, as well as the achievements and competencies acquired by students.
"We have been working all year because we want this assessment and testing to be a realistic test for us and to truly show the contributions and values of Albanian education. It is an assessment that reflects the level of education in the country, the work of all teachers and the achievements and competencies acquired by 15-year-old students ," said Manastirliu.
According to the Minister of Education, preparations for it have been completed for students, teachers, and the appropriate infrastructure.
"I am convinced that the great commitment of students and teachers will make us have good results in the next exam. We are already prepared with teachers, with the right infrastructure because the testing is online for all three branches," said Manastirliu.
The aim of the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) test is to assess how well prepared 15-year-old students (usually in grade 9 or 10) are in reading, science and mathematics, in the context of facing real-life challenges. The testing will take place according to a calendar over the next two weeks in schools across the country.
Preparations for PISA testing have been underway for 1 year, with teacher training, where 1,000 teachers have been trained, as well as the implementation of mock tests for students. The Ministry of Education and Sports has drafted and is implementing a detailed plan for improving results in PISA 2025, which includes: in-depth analyses of previous results, periodic training for teachers in key areas, and the development of teaching support materials. (A2 Televizion)
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