The PISA report uses specific data and analyses to publish the three annual report worldwide. It is a report where nation states reference their national policy and state of education. But what is the framework really of behind.

In this study the OECD reports about the analytic framework they use to come to their tables, rankings, figures, tests and conclusions.

PISA 2009 Assessment Framework presents the theory behind the development of the latest survey. The re-worked and expanded framework for reading literacy includes not only the assessment of reading and understanding printed texts, but also an innovative component to assess how well students read, navigate and understand electronic texts. Additionally, this publication provides the basis for measuring mathematical and scientific competencies. Finally, it presents the theory behind the questionnaires used to gather information from students, schools and parents on students’ home backgrounds, students’ approaches to learning and school learning environments.

You can download it here.
And here the Assessment Framework for 2000, as well as 2003.