Kids' Test Scores Hit Record Lows—One Change at Home Stood Out
Summary
International test scores in math, reading, and science have dropped to their lowest levels ever among wealthy countries, according to a global study. Researchers found that parents are talking less frequently with their children about school, and students with more family involvement scored higher on tests.Key Facts
- Over 760,000 fifteen-year-olds from many countries took part in the PISA test by the OECD.
- Average scores in math, reading, and science fell to record lows in developed countries.
- Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China had the highest scores.
- Family engagement in children’s education decreased worldwide compared to 2022.
- Students whose parents asked about schoolwork at least once a week scored about 35 points higher in science.
- Digital distractions, especially from phones and AI chatbots, are linked to lower test performance.
- Using digital devices moderately in school (2-3 hours daily) was linked to better scores, but more use led to worse results.
- Nearly half of students in developed countries use AI chatbots weekly, and those who never used them scored better.
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