KSI is a private research organization that conducts multi-disciplinary
research and training, primarily in the areas of literacy, early
childhood, school effectiveness, and children’s health.
Its forte is the analysis of large-scale complex data sets,
such as data from the OECD Programme for International Student
Assessment (PISA) and Canada’s National Longitudinal Survey
of Children and Youth (NLSCY). It also develops and evaluates
survey instruments including tests and questionnaires. KSI conducts
workshops on topics relevant to the analysis of large-scale
multi-site evaluations. Below is a list of reports and publications
produced by KSI Research International. Please not that this
list is under construction.
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Title
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Link
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In Press
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Willms, J. D., & Watson, B. (in press). Literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills of Canadian youth. Ottawa: Social Development Canada. |
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2007
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Willms, J. D. (2007). Variance within and among classrooms and schools: The case of New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Education. |
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2007
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Willms, J. D., & Tang, T. (2007). Mapping of literacy as a determinant of health. Antigonish, NS: National coordinating centre on the Determinants of Health. |
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2007
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Willms, J. D., & Wilson-Forsberg, S. (2007). Across-grade grouping for continuous learning: Research findings and program design. Regina, SK: Regina Public School District. |
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2007
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Willms, J.D., & Murray, T.S. (2007). International Adult Literacy Survey: Gaining and losing literacy skills over the lifecourse [catalogue no. 89-552-XIE, no. 16 (English) and No 89-552-MIF au catalogue, no 16 (French)]. Ottawa, ON: Statistics Canada. |
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2006
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Willms, J. D. (2006). Policy imperatives for the international measurement of literacy and numeracy competencies in working-age populations. Report prepared for Human Resources and Social Development Canada. |
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2006
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Willms, J. D. (2006). Learning Divides: Ten Policy Questions about the Performance and Equity of Schools and Schooling Systems. Report prepared for UNESCO Institute for Statistics. |
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2005
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Willms, J.D. (2005). Indicators of Childhood Overweight and Obesity, Participation in Sports, Time Spend Watching Television, and Neighbourhood Quality, based on data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Report prepared for Active Healthy Kids Canada. |
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2005
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Willms, J.D. (2005, July). Understanding the Early Years: An Update of Early Childhood Development Results in Four Canadian Communities. Report prepared for Social Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/2005-072005/page00.shtml |
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2005
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Willms, J.D. (2005, December). Risk and Protective Factors for Childhood Vulnerability: Implications for Social Development Canada’s Knowledge Strategy. Report prepared for Social Development Canada. |
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2005
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Willms, J.D. (2005). Chapter 10: Skills, Parental Education and Literacy Practice in Daily Life. In, Statistics Canada and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Eds.), Learning a Living: First results of the adult literacy and life skills survey. Ottawa and Paris: Statistics Canada & Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. |
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2005
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Willms, J.D. & Smith, T. (2005). A Manual for Conducting Analyses with Data from TIMSS and PISA. Report prepared for UNESCO Institute for Statistics. |
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2004
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Willms, J.D. (2004, September). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in the Dixie Bloor Community of Mississauga, Ontario. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/2003-002368/page00.shtml |
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2005
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Willms, J.D. (2004, October). Reading Achievement in Canada and the United States: Findings from the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment. Report prepared for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. |
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2005
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Willms, J.D. (2004). Variation in literacy skills among Canadian provinces: findings from the OECD PISA. Report commissioned by Statistics Canada. Catalogue number: 81-595-MIE20040012 {http://www.statcan.ca/cgi-bin/downpub/listpub.cgi?catno=81-595-MIE2004012 } |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003, November). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in the Montreal Study Area (Quebec). Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/2003-002369/page00.shtml |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003, October). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in South Eastman, Manitoba. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/2002-000115/page00.shtml |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003, August). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/2003-002366/page00.shtml |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003, June). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/research/2003-001253/page00.shtml |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003, April). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Hampton/Sussex, New Brunswick. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/community/2003-000162/page00.shtml |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003). Ten hypotheses about socioeconomic gradients and community differences in children’s developmental outcomes. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003). Student engagement at school: A sense of belonging and participation. Paris: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. |
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2003
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Student Engagement at School: A Sense of Belonging and Participation Results from PISA 2000 (report prepared for the OECD) |
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2003
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Willms, J.D. (2003). Ten hypotheses about socioeconomic gradients and community differences in children’s developmental outcomes. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. |
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2002
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Willms, J.D. (2002, June). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Southwestern Newfoundland. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/results/2002-000016/page00.shtml |
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2002
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Willms, J.D. (2002, April). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/community/2002-000083/page00.shtml |
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2001
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Willms, J.D. (2001, November). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Prince Edward Island. Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/results/2001-000077/page00.shtml
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2001
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Willms, J.D. (2001, November). Understanding the Early Years: Early Childhood Development in Winnipeg (School Division No.1). Hull, Quebec: Applied Research Branch of Human Resources Development Canada. Electronic version available at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/sdc/pkrf/publications/nlscy/uey/community/2001-000069/page00.shtml |
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2000
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Audas, R. & Willms, J.D. (2000). Engagement and dropping out of school: A life-course perspective. Report prepared for Human Resources Development Canada. |
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