PROGRESS IN INTERNATIONAL READING LITERACY STUDY (PIRLS)
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Keywords: PIRLS, reading literacy, educational assessment, fourth grade, international comparisons, ePIRLS, digital learning, educational policy, student achievement, comprehension processes.Abstract
Abstract:The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is a global assessment conducted every five years to evaluate reading literacy among fourth-grade students. Initiated in 2001, PIRLS is a benchmark for understanding trends in reading achievement and its underlying factors. It evaluates two main purposes of reading—literary experience and information acquisition—through a variety of comprehension processes. PIRLS collects comprehensive contextual data from students, parents, teachers, and schools to inform policy and improve education systems. The transition to digital assessments, including the innovative ePIRLS for online reading, has modernized its methodology. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of PIRLS, its objectives, methodology, key findings, and its role in shaping education policy globally.
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