1. UAE National Agenda – A World Class Education

2. UAE National Agenda – A World Class Education
UAE National vision The vision aims to make the UAE among the best countries in the world by the golden jubilee of the union. In order to translate the vision into reality, its pillars have been mapped into six national priorities which represent the key focus sectors of government action in the coming years.

3. UAE National Agenda – A World Class Education
UAE NATIONAL AGENDA His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a seven year UAE National Agenda leading to the UAE Vision 2021.

4. UAE National Agenda – A World Class Education
A set of educational targets – world class education
The targets focus on the quality of education and student achievement across different phases
The UAE will be among the 20 highest performing countries in PISA in (Programme for International Student Assessment)
The UAE will be among the 15 highest performing countries in TIMSS in (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)

5. UAE National Agenda
95% of children in the UAE attend Pre-primary education
90% of Emirati students complete a ‘high school’ secondary education
100% schools have high-quality teachers
Highly effective school leadership
High skills in Arabic language - 90% of Year 8 students develop high skills in Arabic language in the UAE NAP assessment
No students need undertake a university foundation programme

6. UAE Vision 2021-Innovation
Promoting a culture of Innovation in Education
National Innovation Strategy – UAE to be amongst the most innovative nations in the world
In curriculum design; in teaching and learning; learning technologies; physical and virtual learning spaces; assessment

7. UAE National Agenda – TIMSS, PIRLS, PISA
TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) ) – formal classroom mathematics and science in terms of content. Students in Grade 4 and Grade 8 take the tests – every 4 years
PIRLS (Progress of International Reading and Literacy Study – construct, extend and reflect on the meaning of what has been read – students in Grade 4 are tested every 5 years
PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) is about application of (mathematics/science/reading) knowledge to the real world - not directly linked to the school curriculum based around problem solving and thinking –
3 year cycle - students tested are 15 years of age – end of compulsory education
Once tested, KHDA set targets for schools in Dubai
PISA World’s biggest international survey – schools in 65 countries
In 2006 – focus on scientific literacy, 2009 – reading and 2012 mathematical literacy

8. PISA – Citizens of the World
PISA asks the following questions to establish the extent to which education prepares students to be active, reflective, intelligent citizens:
Are students well prepared for future challenges?
Can they analyse, reason and communicate effectively?
How well do they transfer ideas and solve problems?
Do they have the capacity to continue learning throughout life?
Drive improvement of learner outcomes, potential life chances and policy development for governments
Shanghai has the highest performing scores in mathematics with a mean score of 613 – 119 points above the OECD average in 2012 (494) and 119 is equivalent to three years of schooling
A more socio-economically advantaged student score 39 points higher in mathematics – equivalent to one year of schooling

9. PISA Students’ Engagement, Drive and Self Beliefs - Findings
Lack of punctuality and truancy are negatively associated with student performance
Arriving late for school is associated with a 27 point lower score in Maths
Missing classes or days of school is associated with a 37 point lower score in Maths This is the equivalent to nearly one year of schooling
Good teacher-student relations are strongly associated with greater student engagement
Self belief in mathematics can significantly affect performance
Motivation, drive and confidence in oneself are essential if students are to fulfill their potential

10. UAE National Agenda – PISA