Influence of International Large-Scale Assessments on National Education Policies

Abstract

This article analyzes previous research on the influence of international large-scale assessments (PIRLS, TIMSS, PISA) to national education policies. Based on this meta-analysis, four trajectories of influence are presented and discussed: direct impact, indirect impact via a general education discourse, direct and indirect legitimation.

Keywords

• international large-scale assessment
• education policy
• policy change
• legitimation