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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Tá suirbhé gearr gan ainm ar líne forbartha ag an FTO do thuismitheoirí agus caomhnóirí maidir le tástáil chaighdeánaithe. Tugtar cuireadh duit an suirbhé ar líne a chomhlánú ag baint úsáide as an nasc seo a leanas: erc.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Parents' views on standardised testing

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Educational Research Centre (ERC), provider of the “Drumcondra” standardised tests, is inviting parents to complete a short anonymous survey on their views on standardised testing to help inform future developments. You can complete the survey here: erc.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Parents' views on standardised testing

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We’ve updated our logo—same organisation, just a fresher look. The new design reflects our work in research and assessment, while bringing a more modern and consistent identity across everything we do.

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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 - LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/erc-...) - Instagram (@erc_irl)

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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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Standardised Testing in Irish Education | Teacher Talk with the INTO

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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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.

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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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.

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

@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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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...

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Buíochas leis na múinteoirí go léir as a dtacaíocht le PISA agus buíochas leis na tuismitheoirí as an tacaíocht agus an rannpháirtíocht sa stadéir. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir! #PISA2025 #taighde

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Chríochnaíomar an seisiún tástála deiridh do #PISA2025 inniu! Tá rannpháirtíocht mhór faighte againn sa staidéar agus táimid an- bhuíoch de na 172 scoileanna agus os cionn 6,300 scoláirí a rinne ionadaíocht ar Éirinn sa bhabhta seo de PISA.

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

A huge thank you also to all teachers for supporting the implementation of PISA and to all parents for their support and engagement with the study. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir! #PISA2025 #education #research #postprimary @oecdeduskills.bsky.social

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Today we completed our final testing session for #PISA2025! We have received incredible engagement with the study and would like to sincerely thank the 172 schools and over 6,300 students who have represented Ireland in this cycle of PISA.

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Join the DOTS - the ERC's online testing system for Drumcondra Tests

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

News: ERC commences development of new versions of Drumcondra Tests for Irish Language

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh - Happy St Patrick's Day. From all at the Educational Research Centre!

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Some recent images from the administration of PISA 2025 in schools across Ireland. Over 8,000 students from 172 post-primary schools will take part in PISA 2025. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! 💻📚 Read more about PISA 2025 at www.erc.ie/pisa @oecd-ocde.bsky.social #PISA2025 #PISAIreland #Science

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We've made some short videos for schools to explain the role of PISA: English Version youtu.be/YleFVxhYEjg Irish Version youtu.be/PvWYW1jQw2M

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PISA Teachers/Schools

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We are very grateful to schools for their participation and support in helping us administer PISA in Ireland. Over 8000 students from 172 post primary schools will take part over the next 6 weeks. PISA is a skills based assessment that informs us how well equipped students are for life after school.

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Leo from our Test Department is on hand at the @IPPN_Education Deputy Principals' Conference 2025 to showcase our standardised tests and online testing platform. #ippn #schools #deputyprincipal #ippnconference @IPPNExpo

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

📢Dea-scéala, táimid ag earcú! Comhalta Taighde Le Gaeilge Líofa (Buan) Tá iarratais á lorg ag an FTO le haghaidh post mar Comhalta Taighde Le Gaeilge Líofa Cliceáil bit.ly/3EiZWs4 chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil (1/2)

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