Where Should I Start?
Initiated and maintained by the American Institutes for Research PIAAC (AIR-PIAAC) team, the Gateway site provides access to U.S. and international resources on the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). Additionally, the Gateway features the latest PIAAC products and data tools from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Although this page categorizes resources based on three audience types, there is something for everyone, including those who don’t identify with one of the audience types. See below for some great ideas about where to start!
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Researchers
Check out the Researcher's Corner for research-related resources including PIAAC data sets and analysis tools, data training, and research papers.
Looking for details about PIAAC methodology? Start with Q&A, Datafiles & Analysis Tools, and the Technical Reports by NCES and OECD.
Want to find out about the latest research papers and reports based on PIAAC data? Check out the Research Database and the AIR Commissioned Papers pages.
Want information about state and county level PIAAC data? Check out the NCES U.S. State and County Estimates Resources page and explore the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map.
Looking for NCES reports on PIAAC Results? Visit Highlights of PIAAC 2017 U.S. Results, U.S. PIAAC Results in International Context, or Highlights from the U.S. PIAAC Survey of Incarcerated Adults
Wondering about the results from other countries? Start with the Country Reports or the OECD PIAAC Publications.
Want to view webinars and related materials from PIAAC affiliated researchers? Visit the PIAAC Research Webinars page.
New to analyzing PIAAC data? Start with Data Files and Analysis Tools or check out an easy-to-use PIAAC analysis tool called International Data Explorer (IDE). Watch this tutorial video for step-by-step instructions on how to use the IDE.
Are you interested in learning about PIAAC test items? Check out Sample PIAAC Tasks, a PowerPoint presentation on the Toolkit Presentation Slides page with examples of the kinds of tasks used to assess PIAAC test-takers.
Interested specifically in skills of incarcerated adults? Take a look at the NCES Report on the 2014 Prison Study, the U.S. Prison Study presentation in the PIAAC Toolkit Presentation Slides, and Infographics.
Want to promote your presentation based on PIAAC Data? Submit your event on the PIAAC Event Calendar.
Do you still have a question about PIAAC data? Submit your own question(s) using the PIAAC gateway Q&A form.
Researchers
Check out the Researcher's Corner for research-related resources including PIAAC data sets and analysis tools, data training, and research papers.
Looking for details about PIAAC methodology? Start with Q&A, Datafiles & Analysis Tools, and the Technical Reports by NCES and OECD.
Want to find out about the latest research papers and reports based on PIAAC data? Check out the Research Database and the AIR Commissioned Papers pages.
Want information about state and county level PIAAC data? Check out the NCES U.S. State and County Estimates Resources page and explore the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map.
Looking for NCES reports on PIAAC Results? Visit Highlights of PIAAC 2017 U.S. Results, U.S. PIAAC Results in International Context, or Highlights from the U.S. PIAAC Survey of Incarcerated Adults
Wondering about the results from other countries? Start with the Country Reports or the OECD PIAAC Publications.
Want to view webinars and related materials from PIAAC affiliated researchers? Visit the PIAAC Research Webinars page.
New to analyzing PIAAC data? Start with Data Files and Analysis Tools or check out an easy-to-use PIAAC analysis tool called International Data Explorer (IDE). Watch this tutorial video for step-by-step instructions on how to use the IDE.
Are you interested in learning about PIAAC test items? Check out Sample PIAAC Tasks, a PowerPoint presentation on the Toolkit Presentation Slides page with examples of the kinds of tasks used to assess PIAAC test-takers.
Interested specifically in skills of incarcerated adults? Take a look at the NCES Report on the 2014 Prison Study, the U.S. Prison Study presentation in the PIAAC Toolkit Presentation Slides, and Infographics.
Want to promote your presentation based on PIAAC Data? Submit your event on the PIAAC Event Calendar.
Do you still have a question about PIAAC data? Submit your own question(s) using the PIAAC gateway Q&A form.
Practitioners/Educators
Looking for new approaches to learning activities or curricula for your classroom based on PIAAC frameworks? Use PIAAC literacy, numeracy, and digital problem solving Research-to-Practice Guides.
Visit the Toolkit Presentation Slides page for ready-made presentations that you can use to present on PIAAC information and data. For additional outreach materials on PIAAC, please visit the Infographics and Toolkit Handouts pages.
Want to find out about the latest research papers and reports based on PIAAC data? Check out the Research Database and the AIR Commissioned Papers pages.
Want information about state and county level PIAAC data? Check out the NCES U.S. State and County Estimates Resources page and explore the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map.
Are you interested in learning about PIAAC test items? Check out Sample PIAAC Tasks, a PowerPoint presentation on the Toolkit Presentation Slides page with examples of the kinds of tasks used to assess PIAAC test-takers.
Would you like to find out how your learner's skills compare to the national or international results measured in PIAAC? Use Education and Skills Online.
Interested specifically in skills of incarcerated adults? Take a look at the NCES Report on the 2014 Prison Study, the U.S. Prison Study presentation in the PIAAC Toolkit Presentation Slides, and Infographics
Use the PIAAC Event Calendar to find presentations about PIAAC in major national and state conferences.
Practitioners/Educators
Looking for new approaches to learning activities or curricula for your classroom based on PIAAC frameworks? Use PIAAC literacy, numeracy, and digital problem solving Research-to-Practice Guides.
Visit the Toolkit Presentation Slides page for ready-made presentations that you can use to present on PIAAC information and data. For additional outreach materials on PIAAC, please visit the Infographics and Toolkit Handouts pages.
Want to find out about the latest research papers and reports based on PIAAC data? Check out the Research Database and the AIR Commissioned Papers pages.
Want information about state and county level PIAAC data? Check out the NCES U.S. State and County Estimates Resources page and explore the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map.
Are you interested in learning about PIAAC test items? Check out Sample PIAAC Tasks, a PowerPoint presentation on the Toolkit Presentation Slides page with examples of the kinds of tasks used to assess PIAAC test-takers.
Would you like to find out how your learner's skills compare to the national or international results measured in PIAAC? Use Education and Skills Online.
Interested specifically in skills of incarcerated adults? Take a look at the NCES Report on the 2014 Prison Study, the U.S. Prison Study presentation in the PIAAC Toolkit Presentation Slides, and Infographics
Use the PIAAC Event Calendar to find presentations about PIAAC in major national and state conferences.
Policymakers/Administrators/Advocates
Want to access quick facts about skills of adults in the U.S.? Start with the Infographics page.
Interested in advocating for your program? Want to include valid, up-to-date national data in an upcoming presentation to potential funders? See our ready-made PowerPoint presentations on the Toolkit Presentation Slides page and take what you need. Consider bringing along some PIAAC handouts or Infographics, as well.
Interested specifically in skills of incarcerated adults? Take a look at the NCES Report on the 2014 Prison Study, the U.S. Prison Study presentation in the PIAAC Toolkit Presentation Slides, and Infographics.
Interested in PIAAC data from a specific state or county? Go to the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map to access the tool or visit the NCES U.S. State and County Estimates Resources page.
Looking for multimedia resources based on different PIAAC topics such as education and labor market or young adults' skills? Visit the Multimedia Resources page.
Check PIAAC in the News to read about the latest national and international news stories about adults skills in the U.S. and abroad.
Policymakers/Administrators/Advocates
Want to access quick facts about skills of adults in the U.S.? Start with the Infographics page.
Interested in advocating for your program? Want to include valid, up-to-date national data in an upcoming presentation to potential funders? See our ready-made PowerPoint presentations on the Toolkit Presentation Slides page and take what you need. Consider bringing along some PIAAC handouts or Infographics, as well.
Interested specifically in skills of incarcerated adults? Take a look at the NCES Report on the 2014 Prison Study, the U.S. Prison Study presentation in the PIAAC Toolkit Presentation Slides, and Infographics.
Interested in PIAAC data from a specific state or county? Go to the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map to access the tool or visit the NCES U.S. State and County Estimates Resources page.
Looking for multimedia resources based on different PIAAC topics such as education and labor market or young adults' skills? Visit the Multimedia Resources page.
Check PIAAC in the News to read about the latest national and international news stories about adults skills in the U.S. and abroad.