The PISA 2012 assessment will have mathematics as the major domain and reading, science, and problem solving as the minor domains. The problem-solving component will be computer-based, while the other components will be administered through a paper-and-pencil assessment. Over 67 countries/economies will be participating, including all 10 Canadian provinces (about 22,000 English-speaking and French-speaking students randomly selected from approximately 1,000 schools). Contextual questionnaires will also be administered to students and school principals.
The field test for the PISA 2012 assessment will take place in spring 2011 in selected schools across Canada, and the main administration will be held in spring 2012.
The results of PISA 2012 will be published in 2013.
Further information about PISA can be found on the OECD Web site.