PISA-type subjects in the National Assessment from grades 2, 4 and 6 this year. When are the exams and what is their purpose
In the last module of this school year, in May, students from the 2nd, 4th and 6th grades take the national assessments organized by the Ministry of Education. Testing takes place during class time and the subjects are unique nationally. This year, the assessments have two important changes, which change not only the way of testing, but also their practical utility: the introduction of items inspired by international PISA-type tests, oriented towards the application of knowledge in real situations, and the obligation to develop individualized learning plans based on the results obtained. In other words, assessment no longer only checks what the child knows, but also what he does with what he knows. And for those with gaps, teachers are forced to find customized remedial solutions.
Calendar of national assessments in 2nd, 4th and 6th grades
According to the calendar published by the Ministry of Education, the tests take place as follows:
National Assessment in the 2nd grade:
- May 12, 2026 – Language and communication (written – Romanian / mother tongue)
- May 13, 2026 – Language and communication (read – Romanian / mother tongue)
- May 14, 2026 – Mathematics and environmental exploration
- May 15, 2026 – Language and communication for minorities
National Assessment in the 4th grade:
- May 19, 2026 – Language and Communication
- May 20, 2026 – Mathematics and natural sciences
- May 21, 2026 – Mother Tongue
National assessment in the 6th grade:
- May 26, 2026 – Language and Communication
- May 27, 2026 – Math and Science
- May 28, 2026 – Mother Tongue
What are these ratings and what do they actually measure?
These assessments do not check the amount of information memorized, but how the child uses what he has learned in school. This is a crucial difference, because a child can reproduce the lesson but have difficulty applying the information in a new context.
Read about the type of subjects HERE.
