REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC TEST ASSIGNMENTS ON READING LITERACY

Abstract

The Kazakhstan system of education quality assessment, based on many years of experience in developing test tasks, has achieved significant success in the field of pedagogical measurements. This review article examines the leading factors in studying the experience of international organizations and foreign testing companies, supporting positive changes and innovative methods in the testing process, and analyzes the domestic system of reading literacy assessment. Today, reading literacy is one of the most important factors in the development of the individual and society as a whole. It includes not only the ability to read and understand the content of the text, but also the ability to analyze, evaluate and apply the information received in everyday life. Reading literacy is the basis of learning and a skill necessary at every stage of a person's life. For students, this ability directly affects their future professional and social success. The article takes into account the peculiarity of the role of reading literacy in the life of the individual and society. At the individual level, reading literacy contributes to the self-development of a person, increasing cognitive abilities and improving critical thinking skills. At the social level, it is the foundation for building an educated, cultural and information society. That is why increasing reading literacy levels is one of the main tasks of our time. Consequently, this article examines the need to ensure that reading literacy tests meet high international standards for educational quality.