Rise in Pisa science, reading scores, decline in maths
Pisa is a triennial survey of 15-year-old students that assesses their acquisition of key knowledge and skills essential for full participation in society.
Malaysian 15-year-olds demonstrated improved performance in science and reading but experienced a decline in mathematics according to the latest Programme for International Student Assessments (Pisa) results. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek revealed that the country's students scored three points higher in science, reaching 419, and five points higher in reading, reaching 393, compared to previous years.
However, mathematics scores dropped by 11 points to 397. The Pisa survey, conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) every three years, evaluates the key knowledge and skills of 15-year-old students, which are crucial for their participation in society. While Fadhlina acknowledged the encouraging gains in science and reading, she emphasized that the decline in mathematics necessitates attention.
She highlighted Malaysia's strong performance in computational problem-solving, placing the country among six nations with results exceeding expectations. The education minister noted that Malaysian students feel they receive strong support from their teachers, describing this as a positive trend deserving further strengthening.
However, she also pointed out that parental support for children's learning has declined, a factor she stressed should be addressed. Fadhlina affirmed that the education ministry would thoroughly analyze the latest Pisa results before disclosing Malaysia's overall ranking.
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