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SocietyFalling school test scores startle EU countries: Why are standards declining?

Dubbed the “PISA shock,” the drop is affecting countries accustomed to strong school test results. The OECD-led assessment measures how well 15-year-olds in more than 80 countries apply reading, mathematics and science skills to real-world problems. France recorded its worst-ever results in the latest rankings, while Germany’s pupils also received their worst PISA report card.

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Falling school test scores startle EU countries: Why are standards declining?
Falling school test scores startle EU countries: Why are standards declining?Society