Argentine education in the spotlight: 8 in 10 lack basic math skills
The 2025 PISA test scores show students are also lagging in reading and science. Experts point to structural problems La entrada Argentine education in the spotlight: 8 in 10 lack basic math skills se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
In a recent report, it was revealed that 8 out of 10 Argentine students lack basic math skills. The 2025 PISA test scores, conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), showed that only 24% of students achieved Level 2 or higher in math. This is a decline from 73% in the previous assessment in 2022.
In comparison to the OECD average, 76% of Argentine students fell below the minimum performance level, which is 11 points lower than in the previous test. The country ranked 75th among 91 participating education systems, with a score of 367 points in math. The situation extends beyond math, as reading and science scores also declined.
In reading, 59% of students scored below the minimum level, while in science, 59% failed to reach the minimum proficiency level. Only 1% of Argentine students reached the highest performance levels in any of the three subjects. The report highlights that the decline in math skills is part of a larger problem that has been ongoing since 2009.
Experts believe that addressing this issue requires assessment, public debate, and sustained educational policy.
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