The PISA results reveal concerning trends among students, indicating that they are less curious, drop out of studies more often and feel less family support. The report points to a deterioration of these indicators compared to previous assessments.
In 2025, half of the students in OECD countries attended schools where mobile phone usage was prohibited on the premises. This restriction measure has been progressively adopted in several countries as a way to improve the learning environment.
In Portugal, the reality is different. Only 25% of students studied in schools with a phone ban, a percentage significantly lower than the OECD average. This difference suggests that Portugal has not yet adopted this restriction as widely as other member countries.
The contrast between the Portuguese situation and the OECD average highlights a different approach to managing mobile technology use in Portuguese schools, which may have implications for academic outcomes and student well-being.
