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Israel's PISA Test Results Under Scrutiny Amidst Excuses

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By https://www.zman.co.il/writer/33118/, ד"ר חנה דויד

First reported by Maariv · 7 hours ago

What happened

An analysis of Israel's upcoming PISA 2025 results questions common excuses for poor student performance, arguing that high GDP and large class sizes in top-performing nations contradict claims that these are the primary causes of Israel's educational shortcomings.

  • 01Israel's PISA 2025 results are expected soon, with debate over causes already underway.
  • 02Common excuses like COVID-19 and war are anticipated.
  • 03Analysis disputes the link between GDP and educational outcomes.
  • 04High-achieving countries often have larger class sizes than Israel.
  • 05Proposed solutions like smaller classes may not address root causes.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsOECD, PISA, TIMSS
PlacesIsrael, Singapore, Estonia, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Greece

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Zman YisraelCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel's PISA Test Results Under Scrutiny Amidst Excuses
MaarivCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago
Israel's Education System Fails International Benchmarks Amid Funding Concerns

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