Australian students lag 2.5 years behind peers on reading and maths

Australian 15-year-olds now trail peers from year 2000 by 2.5 years of learning.

Why it mattersWidespread classroom disruption is hurting Australian students' learning at a critical stage.

AustraliaAustralian schools now face pressure to reduce screen time during the day; parents and educators are watching for policy changes.

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PISA results show Australian 15-year-olds at their worst-ever levels in both maths and reading since 2000.

Why it mattersDeclining performance signals a fundamental challenge for Australian education and workforce readiness.

Western Australia's 15-year-olds scored their lowest marks in reading and maths in more than two decades in the latest PISA test.

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