Falling test scores in schools startle EU countries: Why are standards going down?
Summary
The latest international PISA tests show a big drop in school test scores in several European Union countries. France and Germany had their worst results ever, while Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Austria, and Poland ranked highest among EU members.Key Facts
- PISA tests measure how well 15-year-olds in over 80 countries use reading, math, and science skills in real life.
- France got its worst PISA test results in history, ranking 27th among EU countries.
- Germany also had its worst PISA scores to date.
- The top five EU countries in PISA rankings are Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Austria, and Poland.
- The bottom five EU performers are Malta, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus.
- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) runs the PISA tests.
- The results have surprised EU countries and raised concern about falling education standards.
- Discussions about these trends are happening at the European Parliament with members from different countries.
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