The results of the new PISA study revealed this week show an interesting result. Portuguese youth are worse, in terms of educational competencies, than in 2015 and, in some areas, worse than in 2006. One conclusion of the study shows that Portuguese students have lost the equivalent of a year and a half of schooling.
The article is authored by Nuno Amaral Jerónimo, published in the Platypus Observatory. The title of the text mentions "Without knowing how to read or write," suggesting that the results are concerning in relation to students' basic competencies.
The PISA study evaluates 15-year-old students in various countries, measuring their competencies in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and sciences. The worse results compared to previous years indicate a setback in the Portuguese educational system.
The author highlights that the situation is particularly concerning because it represents a significant loss of competencies over time, which may have future implications for the country in terms of economic and social development.
