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Global Student Assessment Reveals Record Low Reading, Math, and Science Scores for 15-Year-Olds

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), showing that 15-year-old students in high-income countries reached record low scores in reading, mathematics, and science since the test began in 2000. The assessment, which included 760,000 teenagers across 91 countries, revealed that reading scores fell sharply, particularly among students from wealthier backgrounds. Researchers identified digital distraction and a decrease in recreational reading as primary factors for the decline. Students reported spending significant time on digital devices for leisure, which was linked to lower science scores. However, the report noted that technology used for learning purposes can be beneficial up to a few hours a day, beyond which scores began to decline. The study also highlighted a drop in parental interest in education. Students whose families asked about their schoolwork at least weekly scored significantly higher in science than those whose families showed less interest. East Asian countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea, achieved the highest marks, while the United Kingdom and Estonia also performed well.

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