In this article, writer Andreas Schleicher explains how the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) has evolved over time and why it is necessary to change the way we evaluate students in the present day compared to the past. Education is no longer just about teaching students facts and figures. These days, it's about helping students develop a reliable compass and the tools to navigate an increasingly complex, volatile and uncertain world. We need to find ways to reflect these aspects in tests and assessments. PISA has taken on this challenge and in 2021 will assess students' creative thinking skills. If we want to stay ahead of technological developments, we have to find and refine the qualities that are unique to humanity. These are qualities that complement, not compete with, the capacities of computers.
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