International study of student performance shows overall decline in math skills

The results of the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) have been released, comparing student performance in 65 countries around the world.
The PISA study asks “What do 15-year-olds know and what can they do with what they know?” The study included all 34 OECD countries and 31 partner countries and economies, surveying about 510 000 students around the world. Students were assessed on their reading, mathematics, science, and problem-solving skills. More...