Average results of the students eighth-grader exam



25.11.2024
Frequency of data release: annualy
Type of observation period: yearly data
Available time series: 2019-2024
Disaggregation: Poland; voivodships; subject; sex
Statistical concepts and definitions:
- The eighth-grade examination covers the knowledge and skills specified in the core curriculum for selected subjects taught in grades 1 through 8. The examination was conducted for the first time in the 2018/2019 school year.
- The eighth-grade examination is compulsory, which means that every student must take it in order to graduate from school. Since no minimum passing score is specified, the exam cannot be failed.
- The eighth-grade examination is conducted in written form.
- An 8-grade student takes the exam in three compulsory subjects: Polish; Mathematics, and a chosen modern foreign language (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Ukrainian or Italian). The students can choose only the language they have studied at school as part of the required curriculum.
- The exam takes is held in May.
Data source, datadisposer: Data sets from information system of the Regional Examination Boards; results of surveys elaboration - Statistics Poland; Statistical Office in Gdańsk
Available data formats: xlsx; csv