– This is a development we must reverse, says Minister of Knowledge Kari Nessa Nordtun (Ap). Today came the results for the Pisa survey 2022. It shows that Norwegian 15-year-olds have become worse at mathematics. The result has never been so low, since the first time Norway took part in the international survey in 2003. In reading and science, Norwegian 15-year-olds also score worse, but almost the same as in previous years. – Speaking is a serious problem According to the survey, almost one in three pupils is at the lowest level of knowledge when it comes to mathematics. Education Minister Nordtun says she is concerned about the results. – I am particularly concerned about the large increase in pupils who are at the lowest level. We have high ambitions for the pupils’ learning, she says. She points out that other surveys have also shown a decline in the results of Norwegian pupils. – The figures are serious, precisely because they come in a row of several other investigations. Norwegian children read less and have a poorer understanding of, among other things, democracy, she says. The researchers behind the report do not have an explanation for the decline, but point to the pandemic and restrictions as a possible cause. Nordtun itself points to, among other things, screen use. – Many pupils have become less motivated for school. Digitization has changed our reading habits and the use of screens has probably done something to both concentration and attention, she says. Education Minister Kari Nessa Nordtun is concerned about the poor result in the Pisa survey. Photo: Martin Fønnebø / news These are some of the main findings of the Pisa survey for Norway: Poorer performances in reading, mathematics and science Significantly more students who perform at the lowest level of mastery Greater differences between student groups Most students feel a sense of belonging to school and have a good work environment – Many just sit on your mobile At Rothaugen School in Bergen, 10th graders Aron Håheim and Aksel Florvaag Ringdal have just been presented with the results of the Pisa survey. They share the knowledge minister’s concern. Ringdal also believes that screen use may be part of the cause. – There are many people who just sit and look at their mobile phones or play computer games during class, he says. Håheim believes that digital aids are important to have in teaching and believes that the pandemic may be a more important reason for the decline. – I am the covid litter. I was at home for three months. Then I didn’t get help for anything, which has probably led to many falling behind in both maths and reading, he says. Aksel Florvaag Ringdal says many fellow students are on their mobile phones during class. Photo: John Inge Johansen / news About the average Even if Norwegian 15-year-olds do worse in maths, they are around the OECD average. The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) has 38 member countries, including the USA, Korea and Denmark. Nevertheless, Norway scores slightly worse than the average in science. Every three years, 15-year-olds in a number of countries are tested in maths, reading and science. The result is used to compare the different countries and to assess the education in each country. 81 countries have participated in the Pisa survey for 2022. The survey was initially supposed to be carried out in 2021, but due to the corona virus it was postponed by a year. Photo: Marius Guttormsen / news Greater gap between good and bad The Pisa survey also shows that the gap between those who are good and less good at reading and science has grown. This means that there are more Norwegian 15-year-olds who are very good at reading, but also more who read poorly. In mathematics, the pupils have more equal competence. In addition, the survey shows that Norwegian girls are far better at reading than boys. This applies to almost all countries that participated in the survey. When it comes to mathematics, Norwegian students are more equal. This differs from as many as 40 other countries, where the boys were far better at maths than the girls. The international Pisa study Program for International Student Assessment (Pisa) measures the competence of 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics and science. The survey is conducted under the auspices of the OECD. The survey will be conducted every three years until 2025. After that, it will be conducted every four years. In the survey in 2022, around 80 countries participated. The main goal is to evaluate how well the school system in the various countries prepares the pupils for further studies, professional life and active participation in society. Source: Directorate of Education Debated survey The Pisa survey has been discussed for several years, among other things between politicians and educators. In 2019, the Center Party came out and said they would discontinue the entire investigation. SV has also said that Pisa says little about the quality of Norwegian schools. The Labor Party has said that they will retain the investigation. Part of the criticism of the survey has been that it does not distinguish between municipality or county, and therefore provides little constructive information that can be used to improve schooling. In addition, some pedagogues believe that the survey is too performance-focused and leads to the Norwegian school also becoming so.
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The Pisa survey for 2022 shows that Norwegian 15-year-olds have never been worse at maths – news Vestland
