What is PISA 2012?
PISA 2012 is the programme’s 5th survey. It assessed the competencies of 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics and science (with a focus on mathematics) in 65 countries and economies. The results for PISA 2015, the 6th survey of the programme, were released on 6th December 2016.
What is the purpose of Pisa assessment?
The PISA-based Test for Schools is a voluntary assessment intended to help school leaders from across the world understand their 15-year old students’ abilities to think critically and apply their knowledge creatively in novel contexts.
Where does the US rank in STEM education?
Ironically, despite the United States having the best-surveyed education system on the globe, U.S students consistently score lower in math and science than students from many other countries. According to a Business Insider report in 2018, the U.S. ranked 38th in math scores and 24th in science.
Which country tops the worldwide student educational performance rankings in math reading and science as of 2012?
Shanghai-China
Pisa results 2012
| Ranking | Country name | Science, mean score in PISA 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai-China | 580 |
| 2 | Singapore | 551 |
| 3 | Hong Kong-China | 555 |
| 4 | Taiwan | 523 |
How do you take the PISA test?
- Choose the subject to generate a question.
- Read a little background material about your question and then submit your answer.
- Find out the correct answer and then try more questions.
What PISA means?
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international assessment that measures 15-year-old students’ reading, mathematics, and science literacy every three years.
Which country has the most STEM graduates?
Whereas in India, almost 32% of students pick STEM, which, in turn, produced the most graduates in a total of almost 2.7 million in 2018. On the other hand, in 2016, India was the global leader in university graduates (78.0 million), slightly ahead of China (77.7 million).