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PISA 2025 results reveal global decline in student performance
The 2025 PISA results released by the OECD reveal a widespread decline in educational performance across several regions. In the United States, student performance in math and science has remained stagnant, with reading scores experiencing a decline. The OECD noted that technical non-compliance in US data collection may introduce reporting biases, potentially affecting the reliability of the findings.
In Latin America, a World Bank report highlights a severe crisis, stating that 76% of secondary students fail to reach minimum math proficiency. The region shows a significant gap compared to OECD averages, with notable declines in reading and math scores in countries like Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
European nations also face challenges. Portugal has experienced a significant drop in scores, recording its lowest levels in reading since 2000 and mathematics since 2003. In Spain, debates have emerged regarding the systemic causes of declining results, with discussions focusing on the impact of digitalization and the role of various stakeholders including families and administrations.
In Asia, China continues to lead, with students scoring approximately 100 points above the OECD average in science and mathematics, though researchers note these results are based on a specific subset of provinces.
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Dominican Republic · INEGI · Leonardo Lomelí · Mexico · OECD · Pisa · Portugal · Spain · United States · Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México · Universidad de Guadalajara · World Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The OECD reported that US student performance in math and science remains stagnant. labandadiario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Students in China scored 100 points above the OECD average in science and mathematics. www.osul.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The OECD warned that technical non-compliance in US data collection may introduce reporting biases. labandadiario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Since 2018, Portugal has seen a decline of 32 points in math and 30 points in reading on the PISA scale. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Portugal recorded its lowest PISA scores in reading since 2000 and mathematics since 2003. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] According to a World Bank report, 76% of secondary students in Latin America fail to reach minimum math proficiency. elnuevodiario.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than half of 15-year-olds in Latin America lack basic reading skills. elnuevodiario.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Recent PISA data indicates a decline in scores across math, reading, and science in many wealthy nations. www.osul.com.br