Peter Tymms p.b.tymms@durham.ac.uk
Emeritus Professor
A Reflection on Three Decades of Development
Tymms, Peter
Authors
Contributors
Peter Tymms p.b.tymms@durham.ac.uk
Editor
Tiago Bartholo
Editor
Sarah Howie
Editor
Elena Kardanova
Editor
Mariane Campelo Koslinski
Editor
Helen Wildy
Editor
Abstract
This chapter recounts the history and development of the project on which the book is based. In 1992, the acronym PIPS (Performance Indicators in Primary Schools) was created, leading to the development of a research project. PIPS expanded over the years and gained popularity, with millions of students participating and adaptations into multiple languages. Feedback from teachers and the need to predict progress led to the development and refinement of the assessment. It was computerised on CDs and online software was later used for easier distribution. The PIPS project expanded internationally, with projects established in more than half a dozen countries. The aim was always to provide culturally appropriate assessments and feedback to schools and teachers. Quality assurance in the development and implementation of the assessments was ensured through feedback, statistical analysis, and predictive validity. In 2013, the iPIPS project was established to use the assessment in an international study of children starting school. New iPIPS projects were launched in collaboration with academics in various countries, aiming to provide valuable information for policymakers and work directly with schools. The feasibility and implications of comparisons within and between countries were actively debated, considering factors such as age, cultural backgrounds, and adaptation for different contexts.
Citation
Tymms, P. (2023). A Reflection on Three Decades of Development. In P. Tymms, T. Bartholo, S. Howie, E. Kardanova, M. Campelo Koslinski, & H. Wildy (Eds.), The First Year at School: An International Perspective (3-24). (1). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28589-9_1
Online Publication Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
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Publication Date | 2023 |
Deposit Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 28, 2025 |
Publisher | Springer Verlag |
Pages | 3-24 |
Series Title | International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development |
Series Number | 39 |
Edition | 1 |
Book Title | The First Year at School: An International Perspective |
ISBN | 9783031285882 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28589-9_1 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1648621 |
Contract Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
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