International Benchmarking of Student Achievement

The monograph by A.A. Ismailov and M.M. Muhammadyunusova explores how Uzbekistan can enhance its basic secondary education assessment system by aligning with the international PISA framework. It critiques the current reliance on memorization and advocates for a shift toward competency-based learning that fosters critical thinking and real-world application. Drawing on global research and national policy reforms, the authors emphasize the importance of measuring functional literacy in reading, math, and science. They analyze institutional foundations, assessment methodologies, and experimental results to propose a dynamic, data-informed model. The study highlights the role of AI and big data in personalizing education and stresses the need for reliable indicators to guide policy. The monograph is grounded in Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), promoting inclusive, equitable, and quality education and lifelong learning. It also indirectly supports SDG 17 through its emphasis on international collaboration.