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Kids’ Test Scores Hit Record Lows-One Change at Home Stood Out
newsweek.com • • world
Key Points:
- International test scores in mathematics, reading, and science have dropped to their lowest levels on record among developed economies, according to the latest PISA results from the OECD.
- Alongside declining scores, there has been a widespread decrease in parental engagement with children's education, particularly in discussing schoolwork, which correlates with lower student performance.
- Students whose families regularly inquire about their school activities scored significantly higher, with a 35-point advantage in science, equivalent to over a year and a half of additional learning.
- Digital distractions, including cellphone use and AI chatbots, were linked to lower academic achievement, especially when device use exceeded two to three hours per day or AI tools were used frequently.
- Experts suggest that while declining parental involvement contributes to falling scores, other factors such as digital distractions and study habits also play important roles in student performance trends.
