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PISA 2025 results reveal global decline in mathematics and reading scores
The PISA 2025 results indicate a global decline in learning, particularly in mathematics and reading. The data reveals significant educational challenges across several regions.
In Mexico, mathematics scores fell to 388 points and reading to 408 points, marking a two-decade low. In response, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the introduction of specialized mathematics and reading textbooks for the next school year and plans to evaluate regulating mobile phone use in schools.
Argentina reported its worst mathematics results in 20 years, prompting the government to reaffirm its National Literacy and National Mathematics Plans. In Spain, political leaders like Alberto Núñez Feijóo have proposed removing individual digital screens from classrooms until secondary education to improve student attention.
In the Dominican Republic, experts have warned that the results highlight structural weaknesses and the disruptive impact of social media on student motivation and cognitive development. Meanwhile, in Colombia, despite high student motivation, results in reading and mathematics remain at historic lows, often attributed to deficiencies in school infrastructure and laboratory access.
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Alberto Núñez Feijóo · Andalusia · Begoña Pedrosa · CSIF · Claudia Sheinbaum · Dominican Republic · Mexico · Noel de la Rosa · OECD · Pisa · Spain · Valencian Community
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four out of ten Mexican students scored below the basic competency level in all three evaluated subjects. diario21.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Catalonia was excluded from the national comparison after excluding 23.2% of its students with specific needs. www.que.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The CSIF union alleges that four Spanish autonomous communities manipulated data or samples to mask poor results. www.que.es
- [DISPUTED] Spain's scores decreased by 8 points in science, 16 in mathematics, and 23 in reading. www.que.es · www.lanuevacronica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Basque Education Counselor acknowledged the poor PISA results and called for an exhaustive analysis. cronicavasca.elespanol.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mexico's mathematics score dropped to 388 points and reading to 408 points. diario21.com.mx · diarioamanecer.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Castilla-La Mancha was the only Spanish region to show improvement, increasing science scores by 10 points. www.que.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Murcia and the Balearic Islands reduced their student samples by more than 12% and 7% respectively. www.que.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alberto Núñez Feijóo proposed removing individual digital screens from classrooms until secondary education. www.eldiariodemadrid.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The PISA 2025 results show a global decline in learning, particularly in mathematics and reading. billieparkernoticias.com · www.eldiariodemadrid.es · rosariolaciudad.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Singapore and other East Asian nations achieved top results in mathematics and science. billieparkernoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mexico's federal government will reintroduce specialized mathematics textbooks for next year. diario.mx · punto.mx