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Ireland's centre of excellence in educational research, assessment and evaluation. Home of the 'Drumcondra Tests'. www.erc.ie/newsletter

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Today we are putting the spotlight on TIMSS and results from 2023.
The IEA TIMSS is a international assessment every 4 years measuring the math and science achievement of pupils in 4th Class and 2nd Year around the world. The ERC manages TIMSS on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth.

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Today we are putting a spotlight on PIRLS and the latest results for Ireland.

The PIRLS assessment that measures reading achievement among primary school pupils, usually those in Fourth Class (around age 9–10).

More information on the results of PIRLS 2021 can be found at www.erc.ie

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Tá síneadh ama curtha leis an spriocdháta don ghairm ar chomhairliúcháin go dtí 5:00i.n.13ú lá Márta. Féach thíos chun tuilleadh eolais agus nasc don fhoirm iarratais a fháil

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We’re deactivating our Twitter account — you can continue to get news and updates from the Educational Research Centre here on Bluesky and via:
- Our website - www.erc.ie
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Her expertise and insight will be a valuable addition to the IJE as we continue to publish high quality research in education.
Paula joins us at a exciting time as we prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the ERC and the 50th anniversary of the Irish Journal of Education.

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We are delighted to welcome @paulalehane.bsky.social from DCU to the editorial team of the Irish Journal of Education!

Paula brings extensive experience in educational research, along with a strong commitment to scholarship and collaboration.

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Gairm ar Chomhairliúchán: Ábhar Trialach Luathlitearthachta agus Luathuimhearthachta - Gaeilge - Educational Research Centre Tá an Foras Taighde ar Oideachas (FTO) ag athfhorbairt na trialacha luathlitearthachta agus luathuimhearthachta (TLLDC/TLUDC), a úsáidtear ag deireadh na Naíonán Mór (NM) agus/nó ag tús Rang a hAon (R...

Gairm ar Chomhairliúchán: Ábhar Trialach Luathlitearthachta agus Luathuimhearthachta – Gaeilge

Is féidir tuilleadh eolais agus nasc don fhoirm iarratais a fháil anseo: www.erc.ie/gairm-ar-cho...

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Standardised Testing in Irish Education | Teacher Talk with the INTO

ERC Researchers sat down with INTO’s Máirín Máirín Ní Chéileachair as part of its Teacher Talk podcast to talk about about how standardised tests are created, setting accurate norms and the vital partnership with schools.
Listen to the podcast here - shows.acast.com/teacher-talk...

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Today we are celebrating and reflecting on 60 years of the Educational Research Centre.

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Test Department | Educational Research Centre Home of the 'Drumcondras' standardised tests developed by the Educational Research Centre. All the information you will need to purchase and administer your tests; online or in paper format.

The test can be used alongside its English-language sister test, PPAD-E, to obtain a rounded picture of a student’s literacy needs. More information on MDLI-G, PPAD-E and other ERC tests can be found at www.tests.erc.ie. #speirghorm

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This test of literacy in Irish, is the first of its kind at post-primary level and is set to become a key tool for learning in Irish-medium schools for First- and Third-Year students. #edusky #literacy

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The Educational Research Centre in collaboration with the National Educational Psychological Service of the Department of Education and Youth today launched the ‘Measúnú agus Diagnóisic Litearthachta don Iarbhunscoil – Gaeilge’ (MDLI-G) test. #edchatie #edchat

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Test Department | Educational Research Centre Home of the 'Drumcondras' standardised tests developed by the Educational Research Centre. All the information you will need to purchase and administer your tests; online or in paper format.

Is féidir an triail a úsáid in éineacht leis an triail Béarla, PPAD-E, chun léargas cuimsitheach a ghnóthú de riachtanais litearthachta an scoláire. Tá tuilleadh eolais maidir le MDLI-G, PPAD-E agus trialacha eile ar fáil ag www.tests.erc.ie.

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Is triail litearthachta Gaeilge í an triail seo, an chéad triail dá leithéid ag leibhéal na hiarbhunscoile, agus tá sé le bheith mar uirlis fhoghlama thábhachtach i scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge le haghaidh scoláirí na chéad agus na tríú bliana. #edusky #litearthacht

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I gcomhar leis an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais ón Roinn Oideachais agus Óige, sheol an Foras Taighde ar Oideachas an triail ‘Measúnú agus Diagnóisic Litearthachta don Iarbhunscoil - Gaeilge’ (MDLI-G) inniu. #edchatie #edchat

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It has been a busy week for Ireland’s #PIRLS2026 team! The National Research Coordinators are in Warsaw while the data team continued to check Field Trial data and prepare for the Main Study in Ireland. We look forward to contacting sampled schools in mid-Sept.
@ieaeducation.bsky.social

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Exploring randomised controlled trials in education: key features and selected examples from Ireland Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for evaluating educational interventions. However, Ireland is approximately 20 years behind the US and 10 years behind the UK in implementi...

@ercirl.bsky.social researchers Aidan Clerkin and Lorraine Gilleece, with Éadaoin Slattery(TUS), Deirdre Butler(DCU), Kevin Marshall(Msft), and Larry Hedges(Northwestern), have published an article in the IES exploring the use of randomised controlled trials in education - doi.org/10.1080/0332...

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We’re supporting the Future of Education Report launching today in collaboration with Mediaplanet! Read our article by going online here www.businessnews.ie/education/ho... #futureofeducationie2025

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Best of luck to everyone sitting this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams!

#leavingcert #juniorcycle

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New report published today: "Environmental knowledge and attitudes in Ireland’s schools: Findings from TIMSS 2023"

New findings for Ireland on environmental knowledge and attitudes to environmental preservation among Fourth Class and Second Year students.

Full report: doi.org/10.70092/514...

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New paper from ERC researchers Lorraine Gilleece and Aidan Clerkin, along with Darragh Flannery (UL) examines the impact of DEIS at post-primary level.

This is the first quasi-experimental evaluation of DEIS.

The paper is freely available here until 29/06: authors.elsevier.com/a/1l3-O,4Mg0...

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doi.org/10.70092/141...

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New Publication: The National Assessments of Mathematics and English Reading and 2021: Context Report​

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