Education Crisis: US Students' Math and Reading Skills Plummet to Record Lows
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Tenth-grade students in the US achieved their lowest-ever math scores on the international Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test, with an average score of 465 out of 1,000. The scores dropped by 13 points compared to 2018 and were 18 points lower than in 2003. The US students were outperformed by students in 33 other countries, with Asian countries leading the rankings. The results highlight a global concern in math achievement, and despite improvements in reading and science, more investment is needed in American education.
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