The article discusses the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which tests the reading, mathematics, and science abilities of 15-year-olds every three years. Recent findings indicate a decline in these skills globally, possibly due to factors like artificial intelligence, smartphones, and social media. Andreas Schleicher, the founder of PISA, emphasizes that effective learning requires engagement with ideas rather than passive consumption.
The text raises questions about adult literacy as well, noting that many adults in the UK and EU do not read for pleasure. It invites readers to take a sample of the PISA test, including math, science, reading, and financial literacy questions, offering answers for self-assessment.
For more information, the full PISA test can be found on the OECD’s official website.
