Education assessment

Scotland's pupils are among the best readers in the western world

Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland

Media type: Article

Date published: 2024

Education in Scotland is making real achievements. Unionist politicians and media exaggerate the difference between English and Scottish pupils in the international comparison table PISA. UK politicians brag that English children are “among the best readers in the western world” - well so are Scots as there is only half a percentage difference in the two countries’ scores.


PISA evidence suggests Scottish approach to curriculum is less effective than England’s

Author / Creator: Lindsay Paterson

Media type: Article

Date published: 2023

Scottish results in the recent PISA have come as a shock


Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education

Author / Creator: Ken Muir

Media type: Report

Date published: 2022

Report  on the replacement of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, reform of Education Scotland, and removal of its inspection function.


Upper-secondary education student assessment in Scotland: A comparative perspective

Author / Creator: Gordon Stobart

Media type: Report

Date published: 2021

Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is a pioneering example of 21st century curriculum reform.