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PIRLS 2021 Encyclopedia

Education Policy and Curriculum in Reading

Introduction
Curriculum Questionnaire Exhibits
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Official Languages and Languages of Instruction


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  • Curriculum Questionnaire Exhibits
  • Exhibit 1: Years of Schooling
  • Exhibit 2: National Policies on Age of School Entry and Promotion
  • Exhibit 3: Official Languages and Languages of Instruction
  • Exhibit 4: Status of the Fourth Grade Language/Reading Curriculum
  • Exhibit 5: Purposes for Reading Emphasized in the Intended Language/Reading Curriculum
  • Exhibit 6: Digital Reading Skills Emphasized in the Intended Language/Reading Curriculum
  • Exhibit 7: Policies/Statements About Digital Literacy in the Language/Reading Curriculum
  • Exhibit 8: Main Preparation Routes and Current Requirements for Fourth Grade Teachers
  • Exhibit 9: Current Requirements for Principals of Schools with Fourth Grade Students
  • Exhibit 10: Level of Government Responsible for Decision-Making During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Reynolds, K.A., Wry, E., Mullis, I.V.S., & von Davier, M. (2022). PIRLS 2021 Encyclopedia: Education Policy and Curriculum in Reading. Retrieved from Boston College, TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center website: https://pirls2021.org/encyclopedia

ISBN: 978-1-889938-66-0

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2022919305

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