Download or read book PISA Against the Odds Disadvantaged Students Who Succeed in School written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the Odds takes a close look at the resilient students who excel in PISA surveys despite a disadvantaged background. It provides insights into what enables socio-economically disadvantaged students to fulfil their potential.