Specifications for Mathematics Test

PISA Mathematical Reasoning PISA Problem Solving Process/ Related K-to 12 Content Standard PISA Mathematical Content PISA Context
Process/ Competency Competency Knowledge

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No. Of Target Item Codes
items MATH-Grade
Level - Item No.
ex.MATH-3-1
Refers to
Mathematics in
Grade 3, Item
number 1

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 Specifications for Science Test
PISA Scientific Competencies Related K-to 12 Content Standard PISA Science Content PISA Context No. Of Target Item Codes
items SCI-Grade Level -
Item No.
ex.SCI-3-1Refers
to Science in Grade
3, Item number 1

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 Specifications for Reading Test
PISA Reading Fluency Related K-to 12 Content Standard Text Source Text Format PISA Reading
Processes/Competencies Scenario

Search and select relevant text Use information from news reports,
speeches, informative talks, panel The Pros and Cons of
discussions, etc. in everyday conversations Single Continuous
Facebook
and exchanges.
Integrate and generate Observe the language of research,
inferences campaigns, and advocacies Multiple Non-Continuous Wisdom Tooth removal
Asses quality and credibility Compare and contrast the contents of the
materials viewed with outside sources of
information in terms of accessibility and Multiple Non-Continuous Wisdom Tooth removal
effectiveness
Integrate and generate Appraise the unity of plot, setting and
inferences characterization in a material viewed to Single Continuous My Hero is You
achieve the writer’s purpose
Integrate and generate Evaluate and make judgements about a
inferences range of texts using a set of criteria e.g.
comparing arguments on the same topic, Single Continuous My Hero is You
critiquing a short story
Detect and Handle Conflict Compose an independent critique of a
chosen selection Single Continuous The Plastic Pandemic

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No. Of Target Item Codes
items READ-Grade
Level - Item No.
ex.READ-3-1
Refers to English
Reading in Grade
3, Item number 1

1 READ-10-1

1 READ-10-2

1 READ-10-3

1 READ-10-4

1 READ-10-5

1 READ-10-6