ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS: PREPARING PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UZBEKISTAN FOR PIRLS INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT SUPERVISION

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is a globally recognized assessment that evaluates the reading comprehension skills of primary school students. For Uzbekistan, participating in PIRLS signifies a commitment to enhancing its education system and benchmarking student achievement on an international platform. This article explores the strategies employed in preparing primary school students in Uzbekistan for the PIRLS international assessment, focusing on the multifaceted approach adopted by educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to improve reading comprehension abilities