Computational thinking and computer science help students build problem solving, creativity and collaboration skills. So should they be taught in schools?
Tag: PISA
Why it’s important to think like a mathematician
Every day we use mathematics. While technology may have made the mechanics of math less important, thinking like a mathematician is vital for success.
100 things we’ve learned from PISA
In honor of the 100th edition of PISA in Focus, we’ve compiled a list of 100 things we’ve learned from PISA over the past eight years.
Why it’s important to know your child’s friends at school (and their parents)
In schools where parents know their children’s friends and their families, students do better in school, have more positive attitudes toward collaboration, and feel happier and safer.
What PISA tells us about school choice and equity
The debate over school choice is often in polarised, absolutist terms, but results from PISA show that the issue isn’t as binary as it may seem. With the right mix of policies, education systems can reconcile choice with equity.
How students and parents feel about the future of the environment
PISA data suggest that such anxiety isn’t exclusive to today’s teenagers. In fact, parents in some countries are even more pessimistic about the environment than their children are.